Word is Bond
1) This is a common street Gangsta term, Meaning that you'd
stake your life on what you say, and stand behind your word 100%; Your words are bound to your life, for the rest of your life. 2)A term meaning that you
spoke without thinking, or that you have offended someone,and now you've risked your life with those words. 3) Sometimes
simply stated with "Word!"
Word is bond
by Karriem on Apr 15, 2004 08:18:02
word is bond
by edd0 on Aug 30, 2003 08:40:51
word is bond
by White girl who knows her shit on Jul 03, 2004 05:48:23
Late 80's early 90's term...in the bible it is said not to swear, let your word be your bond..hence word is bond; this was at first used by
members of the 5 Percent Nation AkA 5%
ers. (
Asbury Park/
Long Branch NJ)
word is bond
by tradesman on Nov 11, 2003 21:59:10
word is bond
by maybenot on Sep 05, 2003 11:45:15
Common term used among
gangstas in the
rap game. Implies that your word is as good as the truth and shall not be broken unless you want to
get smoked.
word is bond
by Tigermonchie on Nov 10, 2006 04:15:59
Example:
jay: Yo Larry Guess What?
Larry: What?
Jay: I was accepted to
FDU
Larry:
Word is bond?(for real)(
truthfully)
Jay: Word!(for real)
word is bond
by Omega Death on Nov 21, 2003 23:14:38
word is bond
by ac on Feb 01, 2004 07:00:21
Saying this means that what you are saying is absolutely correct, and you do not have to
put up money to
prove it, you just say it. The term originates from the financial markets where hirstorically traders woul tell each other "
my word is bond", i.e. my word is good enough, you don't need it in writing
word is bond
by germ118 on Jul 15, 2009 11:47:10