big up

Verb

 * 1)  To increase one's muscle mass.
 * 2)  To become big.
 * 3)  To behave confidently and proudly.
 * 4)  To proclaim or exaggerate the importance of; to promote.
 * 5) * 2007, Apple announces new mobile phone, BBC Online, 9 January 2007
 * In a keynote speech, attended by over 2,000 people, Steve Jobs spent the first 10 minutes bigging up the move to Intel chips.
 * 1) * 2007, Apple announces new mobile phone, BBC Online, 9 January 2007
 * In a keynote speech, attended by over 2,000 people, Steve Jobs spent the first 10 minutes bigging up the move to Intel chips.
 * 1) * 2007, Apple announces new mobile phone, BBC Online, 9 January 2007
 * In a keynote speech, attended by over 2,000 people, Steve Jobs spent the first 10 minutes bigging up the move to Intel chips.

Noun

 * 1)  Significant respect or acclaim.
 * I want to give a big up to my bro on the mic.

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1)  To be thought of as praiseworthy by someone else ; to have someone's respect. display of affection or praise
 * 2) good to see you; nice to see you greeting
 * 3) praise, commend praise
 * 1) good to see you; nice to see you greeting
 * 2) praise, commend praise
 * 1) praise, commend praise