How do you use "Big ups" in a sentence?

Big ups to everyone who helped with the fundraiser. I just want to give big ups to my coach — he changed my life. Big ups for graduating with honors. That's not easy.

Big ups

Q: What does "Big ups" mean?

Respect, praise, or congratulations given to someone. Similar to 'props' and 'shoutout' but with a slightly more street-culture flavor. 'Big ups' conveys deep respect and genuine admiration. It can be directed at a person ('big ups to you') or used as a general expression of respect.

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Meaning: Respect, praise, or congratulations given to someone.

给予某人的敬意、赞美或祝贺。

Respeto, elogio o felicitaciones dirigidos a alguien.

誰かに送る敬意、称賛、またはお祝いの言葉。

누군가에게 보내는 존경, 칭찬, 또는 축하.

Similar to 'props' and 'shoutout' but with a slightly more street-culture flavor. 'Big ups' conveys deep respect and genuine admiration. It can be directed at a person ('big ups to you') or used as a general expression of respect.

与'props'和'shoutout'类似，但带有更浓的街头文化色彩。'Big ups'传达着深深的敬意和真诚的钦佩。可以直接对某人说（'big ups to you'），也可以作为敬意的通用表达。

Similar a 'props' y 'shoutout', pero con un toque algo más callejero. 'Big ups' transmite un respeto profundo y una admiración genuina. Puede dirigirse a una persona ('big ups to you') o usarse como expresión general de respeto.

「props」や「shoutout」に似ているが、よりストリートカルチャー寄りのニュアンス。「Big ups」は深い敬意と純粋な称賛を伝える。特定の人に向けて（「big ups to you」）使うことも、一般的な敬意の表現として使うこともできる。

'props'나 'shoutout'과 비슷하지만 좀 더 스트릿 문화적인 느낌이 있다. 'Big ups'는 깊은 존경과 진정한 감탄을 전달한다. 특정 사람에게 향할 수도 있고('big ups to you'), 일반적인 존경의 표현으로도 쓸 수 있다.

Examples

Big ups to everyone who helped with the fundraiser.
向所有帮忙筹款的人致敬。
Mis respetos a todos los que ayudaron con la recaudación de fondos.
募金活動を手伝ってくれたみんなにビッグアップス。
모금 활동을 도와준 모든 분들께 빅업스.
I just want to give big ups to my coach — he changed my life.
我想向我的教练致以最大的敬意——他改变了我的人生。
Solo quiero dar mis respetos a mi entrenador — me cambió la vida.
コーチにビッグアップスを送りたい——人生を変えてくれた。
코치에게 빅업스를 보내고 싶어 — 제 인생을 바꿔주셨거든요.
Big ups for graduating with honors. That's not easy.
优等毕业，太厉害了。这可不容易。
Mis respetos por graduarte con honores. No es nada fácil.
優等で卒業おめでとう。簡単なことじゃないよ。
우등 졸업을 축하해. 쉬운 일이 아니야.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: respect, congratulations, hip-hop, community

Tone: respectful, warm

✓ Do Say

Big ups to the whole crew.
向所有兄弟们致敬。
Mis respetos a toda la peña.
仲間全員にビッグアップス。
동료 전원에게 빅업스.
Big ups for making it happen.
能做成这件事，太牛了。
Mis respetos por conseguirlo.
やり遂げたことにビッグアップス。
해냈으니 빅업스.

✗ Don't Say

Less common among younger Gen Z — 'props' or 'shoutout' may sound more natural to a wider audience
在更年轻的Z世代中不太常见——'props'或'shoutout'对更广泛的受众来说可能听起来更自然
Menos común entre la Generación Z más joven — 'props' o 'shoutout' pueden sonar más naturales para un público más amplio
若いZ世代にはあまり使われない——「props」や「shoutout」の方がより幅広い層に自然に響く
젊은 Z세대 사이에서는 덜 흔함 — 'props'나 'shoutout'이 더 넓은 층에게 자연스러울 수 있다

Origin & History

From Jamaican English and Caribbean-influenced hip-hop culture of the 1990s. The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, and other East Coast rappers with Caribbean roots popularized 'big ups' in American hip-hop vocabulary.

Cultural Context

Era: 1990s onwards

Generation: Millennials, Gen X

Social background: Universal

Regional notes: Strongest in NYC and East Coast