big up

(noun) origin - jamaican 1980s. singular and plural.
1. An expression of support or encouragement.
2. An expression of remembrance.

origin - "Up" is an english term used to mean elevation. Therefore the term "big up" literally means to elevate highly or to a superlative degree.

"I want to big up everyone who has shown me support over the years."
"Big up on that excellent performance"

by neochin June 17, 2004

big up

it means to give respect or to acknowledge someone

big up yourself 4 me main man....

by ChocolateMafiazX January 8, 2004

Big Up

Word means to applause some one on a good doing, to congratulate them.

"bruv big up Jerome, his lyrics are phat innit!"

"big up to all these homies in da hood, dis party is heavy"

by MC Ricksta February 18, 2005

big up

a show of respect, also see props.

big up to Kobe on merkin that trick in court

by herbmanhustlin May 13, 2005

big up

exaltation or encouragement; (of self) to boast

Big up all the crew in the place!

by piffy June 12, 2003

big up

congradulate, form of praise to oneself or to another

Big up on winning that award

by UNKNOWN June 11, 2006

Big up

1. When someone needs to grow up when being a baby about something
2. When someone does something great so you congratulate them by saying big up

Oi oi Michael, good job on that presentation fam. Big up, innit
(Definition 2)

by Wobbagong May 26, 2019