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  • verb UK, slang, idiomatic To increase one's muscle mass through exercise.
  • verb Jamaica, slang, idiomatic To proclaim or exaggerate the importance of.
  • noun slang Significant respect or acclaim.

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relateds (5)

relateds

  1. build up
  2. bulk up
  3. play up
  4. strength training
  5. work out

cross-references (4)

Cross-references

  1. props
  2. respect
  3. shout out
  4. word up

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  • johnmperry commented on the word big up

    v. to exaggerate; to hype

    June 18, 2008

  • oroboros commented on the word big up

    Also, to get pregnant, in Caribbean usage. More here.

    September 15, 2008