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    • \ ˈwərd-ə-ˌsō-sē-ˈā-shən- 

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    • \ ˈwərd-ˌhȯrd 

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    • \ ˌwərd-ə(v)-ˈmau̇th \

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    [Noun]  | "word" | \ ˈwərd \


    1: a speech sound or series of speech sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning usually without being divisible into smaller units capable of independent use

    2: a gesture or series of gestures that symbolizes and communicates a meaning of an object or concept : sign

    3: the entire set of linguistic forms produced by combining a single base with various inflectional elements without change in the part of speech elements

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German wort word, Latin verbum, Greek eirein to say, speak, Hittite weriya- to call, name;

    [Noun]  | "word-as*so*ci*a*tion test" | \ ˈwərd-ə-ˌsō-sē-ˈā-shən- \


    1: a test of personality and mental function in which the subject is required to respond to each of a series of words with the first word that comes to mind or with a word of a specified class of words (such as antonyms)

    Origin: 1946 ;

    [Noun]  | "word class" 


    1: a linguistic form class whose members are words; especially : part of speech

    Origin: 1882 ;

    [Noun]  | "word-hoard" | \ ˈwərd-ˌhȯrd \


    1: a supply of words : vocabulary

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Translation of Old English wordhord;

    [Noun]  | "word-mon*ger*ing" | \ ˈwərd-ˌməŋ-g(ə-)riŋ \


    1: the use of empty or bombastic words

    Origin: 1839 ;

    [Verb]  | "word" 


    1: to express in words : phrase

    2: speak

    Origin: before 12th century ;

    [Adjective]  | "word-for-word" | \ ˈwərd-fər-ˈwərd \


    1: being in or following the exact words : verbatim

    Origin: circa 1611 ;

    [Adjective]  | "word-of-mouth" | \ ˌwərd-ə(v)-ˈmau̇th \


    1: orally communicated; also : generated from or reliant on oral publicity

    Origin: 1817 ;

    [Adverb]  | "word for word" 


    1: in the exact words : verbatim

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun phrase]  | "word of mouth" 


    1: oral communication; especially : oral often inadvertent publicity

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "word" 


    1: a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field;


      * e.g., " ... my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand "



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    2: something that is said;


      * e.g., " ... people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God "



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    3: a report of recent events or facts not previously known;


      * e.g., " ... what's the latest word on the airplane crash? "



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    [Noun]  | "dirty word" 


    1: a disrespectful or indecent word or expression;


      * e.g., " ... I'm afraid I won't be much help on the trip—the only Spanish I know is a handful of dirty words "



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    [Noun]  | "four-letter word" 


    1: a disrespectful or indecent word or expression;


      * e.g., " ... clapped her hands over the toddler's ears so he wouldn't hear the four-letter word "



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    [Noun]  | "last word" 


    1: a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time;


      * e.g., " ... a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season "



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    [Noun]  | "guide word" 


    1: either one of the words that are at the top of a page in a dictionary or similar book and that show the first and last words on the page;


      * e.g., " ... It is easiest to use the guide words to find the page for the word you are looking up. "



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    [Verb]  | "word" 


    1: to convey in appropriate or telling terms;


      * e.g., " ... tried to word the declaration exactly right "



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    [Adverb]  | "word for word" 


    1: in the same words;


      * e.g., " ... you don't have to record the professor's comments word for word in your notes "




    [Adjective]  | "word-of-mouth" 


    1: made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing;


      * e.g., " ... not having the money to run ads, the restaurant relies on word-of-mouth publicity "




    [Interjection]  | "my word" 


    1: how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable;


      * e.g., " ... my word, how that child has grown! "



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    [Phrase]  | "give one's word" 


    1: to make a solemn declaration of intent;


      * e.g., " ... She gave her word she would return home once the mission was complete. "



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     [ "word" ]

    1: A versatile declaration, originating (more or less) in hip-hop culture.

      * e.g.,  ... "Come on, man, we're going to the store." 

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    2: "Word" has no single meaning, but is used to convey a casual sense of affirmation, acknowledgement, agreement, or to indicate that something has impressed you favorably.

      * e.g.,  ... "Word." 

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    3: Its usage among young blacks has been parodied ad nauseam among clueless suburban whites.

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    1: In some religious masses (e.g. Roman Catholic), a section from the gospel is spoken aloud to the parish. At the conclusion of the scripture reading a chant is started by the priest. He says ‘The word of the lord’ and the congregation responds ‘thanks be to god’. The expression “word” is a truncation of that phrase and it is said in agreement to a statement – a statement that bears some resemblance to gospel. It is intended to elevate the previously said phrase to a higher standard of truth. Related Expressions: “Peace” – also from Christian mass the phrase “Peace be with you” is exchanged between parishioners following the Our Father.

      * e.g.,  ... John: “She got some fine titties” Response: “word” (elevates John's statement to higher truth.) 

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    1: I concur, my fellow African American friends.

      * e.g.,  ... "Man, she's got some fine titties!" 

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    1:  A recognizable combination of letters of any alphabet which embody a concept and used in sentences to convey meaning.

      * e.g.,  ... You really need a fuckin example? 

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    2:  A slang term for "promise of truth" derived from "Word of Honor" or "Word is my bond" and shortened for convenience to simply "word".

      * e.g.,  ... "word!" 

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    3:  A slang term for "absolute truth" derived from biblical reference to the "Word of God" or the Bible itself.

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    4:  A slang term for an affirmative response or agreement.

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    5:  A slang term for "you're not kidding" and "you can say that again" created because gangstas are too lazy and cool to say those nerdy phrases.

     [ "word" ]

    1: to concur

      * e.g.,  ... I'd like to hit Monica from the backside, yo!! 

     [ "word" ]

    1: uhhhh ya know it’s like a thing that has letters

      * e.g.,  ... word 

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    1: the thing you typed to see this

      * e.g.,  ... your wrote a word 

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    1: 1) True, an affirmation.

      * e.g.,  ... As in: "That shit was tight!" "Word."  

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    1: The thing that comes out os peoples mouthes

      * e.g.,  ... word 

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    1: word

      * e.g.,  ... word 

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