steppin up 

gaining street credit or respect due to some actions or words...originated in elmwood park, nj

ricky: "yo i just stole some tickets to the lakers game"
bob: "aaiigghttt steppin up"

steppin up by albanian guy January 26, 2012

steppin ya game up 

Of Competition; Taking what you've done well and elevating it in some way to win bigger, better, and more often.

Taking your shit serious.

-"That new uniform's steppin ya game up CRAZY!"
-"wow man, that business card is amazing.. steppin ya game up!"
Me -"I'm dating her mom now..."
You -"Shit son! steppin ya game up!"

steppin ya game up by PHISHSTIK March 3, 2016

stepping up to the plate 

showing initiative or taking charge over a situation, not hesitating to do what needs to be done

"man you really gotta hand it to the Amigos, it seems they're really stepping up to the plate this season (literally and figuratively!)"

stepping up to the plate by ColdOne April 3, 2007

Stepping Up

Used to describe a needed increase

"Alex is really stepping up her game."
"Step up and be a man."

Stepping Up by JWeezy July 25, 2008

stepping your game up 

When in a relationship. hooking up with a girl that is hotter then your girlfriend.

Hey didn't you cheat on Amanda....... Nah i stepped my game up by hooking up with Amy. yea your right you were just stepping your game up.

stepping your game up by yeabuddy101 February 26, 2011