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1. Bigup is a verb which means to lift something up, not physically, but to a higher level of status. Normally applied to the 2nd person.

Ali G uses this phrase often in his farewells at the end of his interviews.

2. A phrase to grasp attention as in "listen up." Not as common.
1. Yo, bigup yourself. Peace man.
2. Bigup yoselves an' listen to the words whats bein said.
bigup by The DJ Wolf March 1, 2009
a word used to describe a person that is large enough to crush you and/or suffocate you. Used by people that know the word to describe people that do not know the word. Usually shouted as a warning across a bar.
"Bigup at 12:00!!! GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE"
bigup by Sarahbrry September 13, 2005

Big up the massive 

This means big up the boys if you all in a crowd you all shout big up the massive and everyone knows that you have arrived to the party
Oi Martin big up the massive
Big up the massive by misterrrjosh November 18, 2019
The process of a person or object growing in size, mass, or volume.
Yo man, that girl's thicker than a Snicker now, but give her a couple of years and that broad's gonna bigulate.
Bigulate by Big_Lew November 3, 2010

UR-Big-Up 

UR is an abbreviation used for Unlock Reality a term which signifies something deep or wise. UR is Unlock Reality

Big Up is a show of respect.

Hense, a UR-Big-Up is a show of respect for something or someone showing depth or wisdom.

These have begun to appear especially on Myspace as comments which start with:

Unlock Reality (UR) followed by a greeting

i.e.
Unlock Reality (UR) Cool!
Unlock Reality (UR) FUN!
Unlock Reality (UR) Fantastic!
Unlock Reality (UR) the one!

If you receive a message like this with a good term at the end, you may feel highly complimented as you have received a UR-Big-Up, indicating that the sender sees you as part of the solution to world problems and not part of the cause.
I found a UR-Big-Up on my page today, it said
Unlock Reality (UR) my sunshine!

made me feel great!
UR-Big-Up by Bella Savage October 26, 2006
(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"
big up by neochin June 17, 2004
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
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