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Word by The SQUIP August 17, 2021
In some religious masses (e.g. Roman Catholic), a section from the gospel is spoken aloud to the parish. At the conclusion of the scripture reading a chant is started by the priest. He says ‘The word of the lord’ and the congregation responds ‘thanks be to god’. The expression “word” is a truncation of that phrase and it is said in agreement to a statement – a statement that bears some resemblance to gospel. It is intended to elevate the previously said phrase to a higher standard of truth.

Related Expressions: “Peace” – also from Christian mass the phrase “Peace be with you” is exchanged between parishioners following the Our Father.
John: “She got some fine titties”

Response: “word” (elevates John's statement to higher truth.)
word by B-Dub-007 April 26, 2010
"Man, she's got some fine titties!"
"Word."
This is an unformal way of speaking and is very common in the speech of children from London.
It basically means 'Exactly' , 'For real' or 'Really?'
James: 'Nah but if you deep it, music is actually a free lesson at this point.'
Liam: 'Word, I've been saying that, anyways, I'll catch u later g'
James: 'Alright in a bit'
Affirmative.
Can also be used as a question, meaning "really?"
"Man, this sucks."
"Word."

also

"I just got a new car!"
"Word?"
Word by inkdrinker April 24, 2003