word is bond

interjection

indicates that the speaker purports that they have told the truth or is trustworthy.

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Meanings

interjection
  1. idiomaticAfrican-American Vernacularindicates that the speaker purports that they have told the truth or is trustworthy.

    'Listen, just listen To the funky song as I rock on And that's word is bondI'm not playin'

    1992, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)”, in Mecca and the Soul Brother
    1 more example

    Word is bond, I'ma smoke him, yo, don't fake no moves (What?) Treat it like boxin', stick and move, stick and move

    1994, The Notorious B.I.G., “Gimme the Loot”, in Ready to Die

Origin

Shortening of my word is my bond, popularized by its use among the 5 percenter movement and hip-hop music.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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