word (up)
word
1. A message from someone or something. I just got word that Diana landed in New York.
2. slang An expression of affirmation. A: "That concert was amazing!" B: "Word."
word (up)
slang An expression of general assent or agreement. A: "You want to go get some burgers?" B: "Word." A: "We're thinking of heading to Cali for a couple weeks, isn't that right, Tony?" B: "Word up, dawg."
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*word (from someone or something)
messages or communication from someone or something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; hear ~; receive ~.) We have just received word from Perry that the contract has been signed.
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Word
1. and Word up. interj. Correct.; Right. I hear you, man. Word.
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