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."
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large it up
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
To party, celebrate, or show off in a very extravagant and showy way.
In plain English
To go out and have a really wild, flashy good time, showing everyone how much fun you're having.
What does "large it up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To make something 'large' or bigger — metaphorically inflating one's lifestyle or presence.
Actually means
To go out and have a really wild, flashy good time, showing everyone how much fun you're having.
Usage tip
Primarily British slang, popular in the 1990s–2000s. Associated with UK club culture and tabloid language. Sounds dated to younger British speakers today.
Words that pair with "large it up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
club party celebrity VIP night out champagne
How to conjugate "large it up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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