big-up
/ˈbɪɡʌp/noun
1 South Asian and Caribbean informal. A person of high social status or great wealth.
2 Slang. A mention, acknowledgement, or greeting; a shout-out. Also (in plural or without article): = props.
- Originally associated with live performances, especially of rap, hip-hop, or dance music..
exclamation
Slang. Expressing acknowledgement or approval: ‘My respects!’ Compare sense A. 2.
Origin
1960s. From big + up.
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- push-ha'penny
- push hold
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- push in
- pushiness
- pushing jack
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- Pushkinia
- pushme-pullya
- pushme-pullyou
- pushmi-pullyou
- pushmi-pullyu
- pushmobile
- push money
- push moraine
- push mower
- push off
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- push one's luck
- push (or press) someone's buttons
- push-out