The difference between Big up and Props
When used as nouns, big up means significant respect or acclaim, whereas props means respect for, or recognition of, another person.
Big up is also verb with the meaning: to increase one's muscle mass through exercise.
check bellow for the other definitions of Big up and Props
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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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Props as a noun:
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Props as a noun (obsolete):
A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).
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Props as a verb:
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Props as a noun (slang):
respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
Examples:
"I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation."