phrase General Slang

small up yourself

SMAWL UP yuh-SELF · phrase · informal

Make room; squeeze up to fit others in

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Definitions

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A request to make space, especially in a crowded seat or vehicle, by shifting to fit more people.

“Small up yourself nah, let the lady sit down.”
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small up yourself In A Sentence

Small up yourself nah, let the lady sit down.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois.

People Also Ask

What does 'small up yourself' mean?

It's a request to make room by shifting over and squeezing up so more people can fit, especially in a crowded seat or vehicle.

Where does 'small up yourself' come from?

It's Jamaican Patois, using 'small up' to mean compress or take up less space.

How do you use 'small up yourself'?

When asking someone to budge over, e.g. 'Small up yourself nah, let the lady sit down'.

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