Big up
verb
To praise or show respect to someone or something.
I just want to big up my team for finishing the project ahead of schedule.
Often appears as...
- big up yourself
- big up to
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To make something appear larger, more important, or more significant than it really is.
He is always trying to big up his role in the project to seem more important.
Often appears as...
- big up the role
- big up the importance
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To praise or show respect to someone or something.
I just want to big up my team for finishing the project ahead of schedule.
Often appears as...
- big up yourself
- big up to
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To make something appear larger, more important, or more significant than it really is.
He is always trying to big up his role in the project to seem more important.
Often appears as...
- big up the role
- big up the importance
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Cheers
Often used informally among friends to show support or congratulate.
Big up to you for nailing the interview!
Pro Tip 2/3Urban Influence
Rooted in urban culture, it's associated with music scenes, especially reggae and hip-hop.
Big up to the DJ spinning the freshest tracks all night!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Recognition
Not appropriate for formal recognition; keep it for casual, personal accolades.
Let me big up my mate for helping me move.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Cheers
Often used informally among friends to show support or congratulate.
Big up to you for nailing the interview!
Pro Tip 2/3Urban Influence
Rooted in urban culture, it's associated with music scenes, especially reggae and hip-hop.
Big up to the DJ spinning the freshest tracks all night!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Recognition
Not appropriate for formal recognition; keep it for casual, personal accolades.
Let me big up my mate for helping me move.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Cheers
Often used informally among friends to show support or congratulate.
Big up to you for nailing the interview!
Pro Tip 2/3Urban Influence
Rooted in urban culture, it's associated with music scenes, especially reggae and hip-hop.
Big up to the DJ spinning the freshest tracks all night!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Recognition
Not appropriate for formal recognition; keep it for casual, personal accolades.
Let me big up my mate for helping me move.
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