Definitions of "Big up" (Slang)

1. Big up (Phrase)

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English Translation

Give Props / Respect

Definition

A popular phrase used to show respect, give praise, or offer a greeting or shout-out. It’s a way of acknowledging someone in a positive light, whether for their achievements, character, or just to show love and appreciation.

Example Sentences

Patois: Big up all di real one dem!
English: Shout-out to all the real ones!

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,

posted by RasTomeye on October 1, 2017

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2. Big up (Verb)

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English Translation

Show respect

Definition

To express admiration or respect

Example Sentences

Patois: We haffi big up di musicians dem.
English: We have to show respect to the musicians.

Related Words

Bashment , Chune , Mash up di place , No woman no cry ,

posted by anonymous on May 15, 2024

3. Big up

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English Translation

Thumbs up/ Props

Definition

To give thumbs up, respect or admiration

Example Sentences

Patois: Big up mi chargie fi yuh outstanding performance
English: Thumbs up my friend for your outstanding performance

posted by nharnhar.adu.jephson.7069 on December 8, 2018

4. Big up

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English Translation

to give respect

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi haffi big up Brian fi everything him duh fi wi
English: I have to give respect to Brian for everything he has done for us

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,

posted by arhbwoy512 on November 18, 2018

5. Big up

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English Translation

Give respect

Definition

To give respect or props to someone

Example Sentences

Patois: Mii hav fi big up frisdolla fi everything him duh fi mi
English: I have to give respect to frisdolla for everything he did for mi

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,

posted by IamDrFriszy on October 28, 2015

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