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word up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwɝd ˈʌp/ · UK /ˌwɜːd ˈʌp/

word up means: You say this to show that you agree with or approve of what someone has said.

interjection

I AGREEC1

You say this to show that you agree with or approve of what someone has said.

  • "We need a break." "Word up!"
  • "That was a great show." "Word up!"
  • "Friends should help each other." "Word up, I agree."

Similar words: word, absolutely, right on

Common phrases: word up brother, word up exactly

WHAT’S HAPPENINGC2

Used to greet someone and ask what is happening.

  • Word up, guys! How are you?
  • Word up, Sam! Anything new?
  • Word up! What are we doing tonight?

Similar words: what’s up, how’s it going

Common phrases: word up guys, word up everyone

HELLOC1

You say this to greet someone in a very relaxed way.

  • Word up, Sam!
  • "Word up, everyone!" he said as he entered.
  • She greeted her friends with a cheerful "Word up!"

Similar words: hey, hi, hello

Opposites: bye

Common phrases: word up everyone, word up buddy

PAY ATTENTIONC2

Used to tell people to listen carefully to what you are about to say.

  • Word up, everyone! Listen carefully.
  • Word up! We need to leave now.
  • Word up, guys! The rules have changed.

Similar words: listen up

Common phrases: word up everyone, word up guys

verb

GIVE AN UPDATEC2

To give someone the latest news or information about something.

  • Please word up the team.
  • She worded me up on the weekend plans.
  • Have you worded him up about the changes?

How to use it: word someone up on something (Can you word me up on the new arrangements?)

Similar words: update, fill in, brief

Common phrases: word up someone, word up the team

LIVE YOUR FAITHC2

To pray or live according to Christian beliefs.

  • We word up together before breakfast.
  • She words up whenever her faith feels weak.
  • They worded up and asked God for strength.

Similar words: pray

Common phrases: word up daily, word up together

Questions about word up

What does word up mean?

You say this to show that you agree with or approve of what someone has said.

What is word up in other languages?

Türkçe: aynen · Español: totalmente · Français: carrément · Deutsch: genau · Italiano: proprio così · 日本語: その通り

How do you pronounce word up?

In American English /ˌwɝd ˈʌp/; in British English /ˌwɜːd ˈʌp/.

How do you use word up in a sentence?

"We need a break." "Word up!" "That was a great show." "Word up!"

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