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You’re texting someone, and they reply back with a short, simple “Word.” Okay…. What does that mean? And what are you supposed to say? Luckily, “Word” is usually a positive response, but it does change meaning depending on the situation. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about this four letter word (plus, how it’s different from “Word up”). No matter the vibe of the conversation, keep reading to become the ultimate “Word” analyst.
Things You Should Know
- “Word” is a casual response to acknowledge what someone is saying. It’s another way to say, “Cool” or “Okay.”
- “Word” and “Word up” can be used to show agreement with the speaker, confirming that you approve of their statement.
- Respond with “Word” to politely affirm someone’s statement, or use it like a question to express shock about what they said.
- To reply to “Word,” ask the other person a follow up question to keep the conversation going.
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References
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Word
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Word
- ↑ https://forge.medium.com/why-using-a-period-at-the-end-of-a-sentence-sounds-so-angry-1bd6bae71ea1
- ↑ https://youtu.be/ET-AGvJ3Phw?t=70
- ↑ https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/word-up
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