big up
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To increase one's muscle mass.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She was bigged up—had a weight-lifter's rippling arms.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To behave confidently and proudly.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “big up” mean?
To increase one's muscle mass.
Is “big up” formal or informal?
big up is generally informal.