large it up
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To go out and have a really wild, flashy good time, showing everyone how much fun you're having.
Literal meaning: To make something 'large' or bigger — metaphorically inflating one's lifestyle or presence.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To party extravagantly and visibly, especially in clubs or expensive venues, drawing attention to yourself.
"The footballers were larging it up in a Mayfair nightclub after winning the championship."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
To show off or boast about one's success, wealth, or status in a flashy manner.
"He got a bonus and immediately started larging it up in front of his colleagues."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily British slang, popular in the 1990s–2000s. Associated with UK club culture and tabloid language. Sounds dated to younger British speakers today.
Commonly used with
club party celebrity VIP night out champagne
Forms
Base
large it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
larges it up
he/she/it
Past simple
larged it up
yesterday
Past participle
larged it up
have + pp
-ing form
larging it up
continuous
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