adjective
General Slang
Sound
/saʊnd/ · adjective · slang
Northern/Irish slang for good, reliable, or a decent person — also 'no worries'.
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Definitions
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A standalone reply meaning 'no problem' or 'cheers'.
“'I'll pay you back Friday.' 'Sound.'”
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Describing a person as good, trustworthy, and easy to get on with.
“Ask Dave, he's dead sound, he'll sort you out.”
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Meaning fine, okay, or all good as a response.
“'You alright with that?' 'Yeah, sound.'”
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Sound In A Sentence
New gaffer seems sound, dead easy-going.
Sound mate, see you at half seven then.
She lent me a tenner no questions, proper sound that.
Origin & Usage
From 'sound' meaning solid or reliable (as in 'sound as a pound'), narrowed into Scouse, northern English and Irish usage to describe good people and to mean 'fine'. Strongly tied to Liverpool.
People Also Ask
What does 'sound' mean in slang?
It means good, reliable, or okay. Calling someone sound means they're a decent, trustworthy person.
What does 'sound' mean as a reply?
It's like saying 'no worries' or 'fine by me' — a quick way to agree to something.
Is 'sound' Scouse?
It's strongly associated with Liverpool but used across northern England and Ireland too.
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