Definitions of "Big up" (Slang)

1. 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

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Other Definitions of "Big up"

2. 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 , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,

posted by arhbwoy512 on November 18, 2018

3. Big up

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English Translation

Give Props /Respect

Definition

Used to show someone admiration or pleasure in a job well done , respect

Example Sentences

Patois: Come mek wi big up the chef for his delicious Ital foods and ting .
English: Let us give our respect to the chef for his delicious ital food

Related Words

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

posted by RasTomeye on October 1, 2017

4. 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 , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,

posted by IamDrFriszy on October 28, 2015

5. Big up

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English Translation

Hailing or showing respect to someone

Definition

showing respect to someone

Example Sentences

Patois: Big up to Alerter, di musical alerter ah Nigeria
English: Big up to Alerter the musical alerter of Nigeria

posted by Alerter on December 7, 2014

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