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A casual intensifier or filler word used for emphasis, similar to “literally” or “actually.” Common in informal speech, especially among Gen Z.

Origin:
Believed to have emerged from online slang and gamer culture around 2019–2021, “veld” gained popularity on Discord and Reddit communities before spreading to casual conversation. May be a blend of “valid” and “held,” originally implying something strongly supported or confirmed.
1. “I was veld about to slap him.”
(Emphasizing how close you were to doing something.)
2. “That movie was veld the worst thing I’ve seen all year.”
(Adds intensity in a rant.)
3. “You veld didn’t even try on that assignment, did you?”
(Used to call someone out subtly.)
4. “She veld ghosted me after saying we should hang out again.”
(Adds emotional weight.)
5. “Bro I veld thought I was gonna pass out.”
(Used when retelling something dramatic or stressful.)
Veld by L.Hartwell June 1, 2025
Related Words

Veld's corners

When someone doesn't know that their atrocious hairline is exposed and is able to be seen through their hair.
Fard: "Look at that guys forehead"
Josh: "Hah, he has Veld's corners"
Veld's corners by JOSHMALK October 15, 2026

veld's nest

if someone's specifically curly hair gets so long it starts looking like a bird's nest, pairs well with Theo's bird
wow that guy has the longest curly hair, that has to be a veld's nest
veld's nest by JOSHMALK October 18, 2026

Veldamort 

She’s an icon, a legend, so amazing. The queen herself. Nicknamed Veldy.
“I really kin Veldamort” - Jordan
Veldamort by the velma stans February 3, 2021

veldspar 

The most common ore type in the known world, Veldspar can be found most everywhere. It is still in constant supply as it holds a large portion of the much-used tritanium mineral. It requires 333 ore units to refine.
"I'm out of trit, so I'm gonna go mine me some veldspar!"
veldspar by Josson Turtur January 12, 2009
A god like being with immense technical knowledge.
Only Velda could know so much about technology.
velda by Jessica May 5, 2003
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