How to Pronounce "big up"
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈəp
BIG-uhp
bˈɪɡ/ /ˈʌp
BIG-up
Definition
An informal expression meaning to praise, give credit, or show respect to someone, especially in public or within a community.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG-uhp
UK
BIG-up
Listen in Context
Let's big up our teacher for all her hard work.
He likes to big up his friends on social media.
You should big up your teammates when they do well.
Big up to everyone who helped organize the festival!