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Etymology

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Shortening of "my word is my bond", popularized by its use among the Five-Percenter movement and hip-hop music.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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word is bond

  1. (African-American Vernacular) The speaker purports that he has told the truth or is trustworthy.
    • Player Codes. Pg. 34.
      Even people, who criticize your lifestyle, will have to respect the fact that you keep your word and your word is bond.
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