throw up

Intermediate 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

In graffiti culture, a quickly executed piece typically using two colors and bubble or block letters—more complex than a simple tag but less elaborate than a full piece. Throw-ups let artists cover more ground while still maintaining style and readability. They're the sweet spot between speed and artistic expression.

Example Usage

Someone threw up a massive piece on the overpass last night—must have taken all of five minutes.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=throw%20up&defid=13379)

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