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Meaning of the word "big up" in English

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big up

US /bɪɡ ʌp/

UK /bɪɡ ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to praise or commend someone or something, often publicly

Example:

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I want to big up my team for all their hard work.

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Let's big up the DJ for an amazing set!

Synonym:

praise commend applaud extol laud

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