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    Patwa headword

    Big up

    /BIG uhp/

    VerbInterjection
    Gloss
    "Acknowledge / Praise"
    Definition
    To show respect, acknowledge someone's achievements, or give a shout-out.
    Example
    "Mi haffi big up mi madda." — "I have to acknowledge my mother."
    Origin
    Originated in Jamaican dancehall culture to salute someone.

    Big up is a Jamaican Patois (Patwa) expression. For a full sentence, run it through the Jamaican Patois translator, or return to the lexicon index.