big up
1 of 1verb/bɪg ʌp/
Forms:bigs up,bigging up,bigged up,bigged up
1
to praise someone or something a lot and make them seem better than they actually are
- The radio host consistently bigs up local artists on the show.
- The coach took the opportunity to big up the team's achievements.
- The sports commentator never misses a chance to big up the star player.
- During the interview, the actor took the chance to big up his upcoming film.
- The celebrity's publicist aims to big him up in the media.
2
to increase one's muscle mass through exercise and training
- She's been successfully bigging up by following a disciplined workout routine.
- The fitness program is designed to help participants big up gradually.
- Fitness trainers emphasize the importance of bigging up different muscle groups.
- The weightlifter aims to big his shoulders up for improved strength.
- The fitness instructor advised clients on how to big their biceps up effectively.