Definitions of "Big up" (Slang)

6. 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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Other Definitions of "Big up"

7. Big up (Phrase)

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English Translation

Give respect

Definition

To give respect, encouragement, or to acknowledge someone.

Example Sentences

Patois: Big up to mi frenz dem.
English: Give respect to all my friends.

Related Words

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