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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
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."
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?
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!"
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.
verb
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?
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.
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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