big ups
Slang for praise
Big ups is an expression of praise, respect, or congratulations, originating in hip-hop and Caribbean English: Big ups to everyone who helped make this happen.
It functions as both an exclamation and a noun phrase referring to the acknowledgment itself: She deserves big ups for that performance.
The singular big up works as a verb meaning to praise or hype: He's always big upping his hometown.
Praise and honor
- propsTheater accessories or praise
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- shoutoutPublic verbal praise
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
commendation · compliment · congratulations · tribute · ovation · plaudits · cheers · salute
Deep respect felt
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- homageExpression of deep respect
regard · appreciation · deference · veneration · dignity · awe · high regard · due respect
Impetus toward a goal
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- boostUpward push or increase
- moraleGroup emotional well-being
- pep talkMotivational speech
empowerment · uplift · heartening · rallying cry · cheer · support · backing · confidence boost
kudos
Praise and honor
applause · commendation · compliment · congratulations · tribute · ovation · plaudits · cheers · salute · acclaim
admiration
Deep respect felt
homage · regard · appreciation · deference · veneration · dignity · awe · high regard · due respect · salute
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- boostUpward push or increase
- moraleGroup emotional well-being
pep talk · empowerment · uplift · heartening · rallying cry · cheer · support · backing · confidence boost · validation
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- appreciationthanks, thank you, gratitude, thankfulness, gratefulness
- Thanksthank you, thanks, thanks a lot, thanks a bunch, thanks so much
big upsfuck you
Profane insult, expressing hostility
middle finger · cold shoulder · snub · dismissal · rejection
big upstakedown
Forced grounding maneuver
dragging · public shaming · cancellation · humiliation · character assassination