The difference between Big up and Bulk up
When used as verbs, big up means to increase one's muscle mass through exercise, whereas bulk up means to gain weight.
Big up is also noun with the meaning: significant respect or acclaim.
check bellow for the other definitions of Big up and Bulk up
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Big up as a verb (British, slang, idiomatic):
To increase one's muscle mass through exercise.
Examples:
"He works out every day to big up himself."
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Big up as a verb (Jamaica, slang, idiomatic):
To proclaim or exaggerate the importance of.
Examples:
"I want to big up my bro on the mic."
"They're trying to big themselves up to be more than they are."
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Big up as a noun (slang, also '''[[big ups]]'''):
Significant respect or acclaim.
Examples:
"I want to give a big up to my bro on the mic."
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Bulk up as a verb (intransitive):
To gain weight.
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Bulk up as a verb (transitive):
To increase the weight of.
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Bulk up as a verb (bodybuilding):
To train the body with a high-calorie diet and intense weightlifting in order to increase the overall mass of the body, especially the muscles.