word

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.)

by B-Dub-007 April 26, 2010

A word

“A word” is a colloquial term used mainly within the African American church community to denote agreement with a strong message

*The pastor at a COGIC church just preached a really strong sermon*

Shanice: Girl, that was a word...the pastor went off today!

Shandra: He sure did!

by toowarmtohandle September 24, 2020

that word

When you’re so bored like me that you type that word just to see a definition

I’m so bored I’m going to type that word

by Just a guy who’s really bored February 5, 2019

word

I concur, my fellow African American friends.

"Man, she's got some fine titties!"
"Word."

by I am Tara Reid's Titties June 4, 2005

the word

I can't believe you haven't heard.

Everybody's heard about the bird.
Ba-ba-ba-bird bird bird
Bird is the word...

Everybody's talkin' about the bird.
Bird is the word.

by anon111112 February 24, 2009

A-word

The word ass, arse, a**hole or a**ehole (a euphemism that one can use to refer to the word(s) without actually saying it).

I cannot believe he said the A-word in front of me!

by Matthew678 February 5, 2019

On Word

To be serious, honest, or truthful about something.

Ellen told me she was gay, I responded by saying “On word?” then she said “Yes.”

Fred said he got a tattoo, I didn’t believe him so I said “On word?” And then he showed it to me.

Stacy’s boyfriend told her he loved her. She didn’t believe him so she said “On word, you love me?” He replied with “On word.”

by Saculcm June 13, 2018