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Word
WERD
Local meaning
Really, understood, agreed, or that is true, depending on tone.
Word is a flexible acknowledgment. Rising intonation can ask for confirmation, while a firm delivery can signal agreement or respect for a statement.
Example in context
- “That shop is open all night.” “Word?”
How it is used
Deeply associated with hip-hop-era New York speech, now widely understood.
confirming, impressed, agreeable
conversation, storytelling, reactions
Deeply associated with hip-hop-era New York speech, now widely understood.
The exact meaning comes heavily from intonation and what was said immediately before it.
Spelling and scope
Deeply associated with hip-hop-era New York speech, now widely understood.
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Frequently asked questions
What does word mean as a reply?
It can mean understood, agreed, really, or that is true.
What does word? with a question sound mean?
It commonly asks whether the previous statement is really true or expresses surprised interest.
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All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Geographic Variation in Slang SemanticsarXiv
Research showing that slang meanings and associations vary by geography and community.
- The Life Cycle of Internet SlangarXiv
Research on how slang spreads, changes, and becomes less locally exclusive online.