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.
Related Expressions: “Peace” – also from Christian mass the phrase “Peace be with you” is exchanged between parishioners following the Our Father.
by B-Dub-007 April 26, 2010
by Word word word word word April 10, 2021
“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!
Shanice: Girl, that was a word...the pastor went off today!
Shandra: He sure did!
by toowarmtohandle September 24, 2020
Term used to describe a word that becomes widely popular, and is currently experiencing the height of it's popularity. Similar to a buzz word, but an "it word" is more pervasive and used primarily by adolescents and twenty-somethings, whereas buzz words are used mostly by journalists and marketers.
Ex. I heard that toxic is the new "it word", its gonna replace sick!
Ex. Don't be alarmed when your teenage son tells you that your new shirt is fat; they are likely saying phat, spelled P H - it's the "it word" with kids these days.
Ex. Don't be alarmed when your teenage son tells you that your new shirt is fat; they are likely saying phat, spelled P H - it's the "it word" with kids these days.
by Leroy Brown 420 February 04, 2009