word

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.

John: “She got some fine titties”

Response: “word” (elevates John's statement to higher truth.)

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A word

“A word” is a colloquial term used mainly within the African American church community to denote agreement with a strong message

*The pastor at a COGIC church just preached a really strong sermon*

Shanice: Girl, that was a word...the pastor went off today!

Shandra: He sure did!

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that word

When you’re so bored like me that you type that word just to see a definition

I’m so bored I’m going to type that word

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word

I concur, my fellow African American friends.

"Man, she's got some fine titties!"
"Word."

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Word

This is an unformal way of speaking and is very common in the speech of children from London.
It basically means 'Exactly' , 'For real' or 'Really?'

James: 'Nah but if you deep it, music is actually a free lesson at this point.'
Liam: 'Word, I've been saying that, anyways, I'll catch u later g'
James: 'Alright in a bit'

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the word

I can't believe you haven't heard.

Everybody's heard about the bird.
Ba-ba-ba-bird bird bird
Bird is the word...

Everybody's talkin' about the bird.
Bird is the word.

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Word

Affirmative.
Can also be used as a question, meaning "really?"

"Man, this sucks."
"Word."

also

"I just got a new car!"
"Word?"

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