Pronunciation: /wɜrd ʌp/
noun a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
A1 I heard someone say 'word up' in the hallway.
A2 My younger sister likes to greet her friends with 'word up'.
B1 The slang term 'word up' is commonly used in casual conversations.
B2 In urban communities, 'word up' is a greeting that expresses agreement or acknowledgment.
C1 The rapper used 'word up' as a catchy phrase in his latest hit song.
C2 As a linguist, I find the evolution of phrases like 'word up' fascinating.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 Word up! How are you doing today?
A2 I heard you got a new job, word up!
B1 Word up, my friend! Let's grab some lunch.
B2 Word up, dude! I can't believe you aced that test.
C1 Word up, folks! Let's get this meeting started.
C2 Word up, everyone! I have some exciting news to share.
formal I would like to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled, word up.
informal Hey, just wanted to let you know the party is at my place tonight, word up.
slang Yo, word up, that new album is fire!
figurative Sometimes you just have to trust your instincts and go for it, word up.
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