What does “Big up” mean?
“Big up” expresses respect or acknowledgement. In this context, a natural English equivalent is “Respect / acknowledgement”.
Jamaican is primarily spoken, so spelling and pronunciation can vary. Context, relationship, and tone are important when interpreting everyday expressions.
“Big up.”
Respect / acknowledgement.
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