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what’s the word? 

A word used a lot in Boston, Massachusetts.

It’s basically saying what’s happening?, or what are the plans for today.

(In texting- “wtw”)
Friend 1:“Yo, I got a free crib what’s the word?”

Friend 2: “Ight word, I’m boutta swing thru with the budand the rollies”

Friend 1: “Bet”

what's the word Webster? 

1. A way of asking somebody how they are doing.
2. A question to determine the agenda for the night.
Friend1: What's the word Webster?

Friend2: Going to tha club to find some dirty girls.

What's the word on the Merryl Streep?

Hey man.. what's the word on the Merryl Streep?

what’s the word? wtw 

What’s the word?
Meaning what’s up? What’s popping?

Can be used as a way to ask for more information to confirm plans.
Can be used for more information in general not always about meeting plans.
What’s the word? wtw meaning what’s up
Jay: Yeo u wanna meet up next weekend?
Lance: yeahh wtw (what’s the word)
Jay: Let’s go to the skate park
Lance is asking for more information about where Jay wants to go by saying “wtw” he is also confirming that he is interested in whatever it is.

What's the word, dead old bird? 

A funny way of saying 'what's up'.
Person 1: What's the word, dead old bird?
Person 2: Nothing much.

What's the word on the Merryl Streep?