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word to
WURD too · phrase · slang
I swear to; on my word
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A phrase used to swear sincerity, as in 'word to my mother' — equivalent to 'I swear to God.'
“Word to everything, I didn't touch your fries.”
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word to In A Sentence
Word to everything, I didn't touch your fries.
Origin & Usage
NYC/AAVE oath formula; extension of 'word is bond,' invoking someone or something as a guarantee of truth.
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What does "word to" mean?
It's a way to swear you're sincere, as in "word to my mother" — the equivalent of "I swear to God."
Where does "word to" come from?
It's a NYC and AAVE oath formula, an extension of "word is bond," invoking someone or something as a guarantee that you're telling the truth.
How do you use "word to"?
You pair it with a person or thing you're swearing on, as in "Word to everything, I didn't touch your fries."
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