English Explanatory Dictionary

big up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
noun
  1. Significant respect or acclaim.

Pronunciation

en-au-big up.ogg

Word forms

big up bigs up bigging up bigged up big upped big ups

Synonyms

build up bulk up pump iron work out enlarge overemphasize overplay play up sell big up cut it fat exaggerate hyperbolize overcharge overdo overstate stretch three-sheet props respect

Related words

strength training shout out word up
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