A fork of Rural Dictionary
New York slang for guaranteeing something you will do (most of the time, it’s an exaggeration)
“Word to my momma, i will beat the shit outta him.”
Person: Hello!
You: This is not a word!
Person: UM!
"Word" is the shortened form of the phrase: "my word is my bond" which was originated by inmates in U.S. prisons. The longer phrase was shortened to "word is bond" before becoming "word," which is most commonly used. It basically means "truth." Or "to speak the truth."
"Yo, I fucked twelve bitches last night."
"Word?" ("You speak the truth?")
"Word." ("I speak the truth.")
A versatile declaration, originating (more or less) in hip-hop culture.
"Word" has no single meaning, but is used to convey a casual sense of affirmation, acknowledgement, agreement, or to indicate that something has impressed you favorably.
Its usage among young blacks has been parodied ad nauseam among clueless suburban whites.
"Come on, man, we're going to the store."
"Word."
To be serious or honest about something.
Lesley told me she was gay, I said “On word?” She said yes.
1) Used to replace a vulgar or otherwise inappropriate word.
2) Part of an exclamation, used when a person uses a vulgar or inappropriate word.
1) "I can't take this No-no word any more!"
2) "That's a No-no word!"