English · Phrasal verb Attested

big up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To increase one's muscle mass.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tăng khối lượng cơ bắp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become big.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên lớn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To behave confidently and proudly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động tự tin và kiêu ngạo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “big up” mean?

To increase one's muscle mass.

Is “big up” formal or informal?

big up is generally informal.

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