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.

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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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의미: 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.

예문

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.

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사용 가이드

맥락: respect, congratulations, hip-hop, community

어조: respectful, warm

✓ 올바른 표현

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.

✗ 잘못된 표현

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

기원과 역사

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.

문화적 배경

Era: 1990s onwards

Generation: Millennials, Gen X

Social background: Universal

Regional notes: Strongest in NYC and East Coast

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