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Sentence examples for word up from inspiring English sources

The phrase "word up" is technically grammatically incorrect, as it is not a complete sentence.
However, it is commonly used in spoken English as an informal greeting or expression of agreement. It originated in African American Vernacular English and gained popularity in hip hop culture. It is not typically used in formal or written English. Example: "Hey, I heard you got a new job. Word up, that's awesome news!".

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word up

interjection

I approve; I agree.

synonyms

word

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We read the magic word "up" in the financial sections.

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The New Yorker

Word Up! Mets host Diamondbacks at 7 p.m., Yankees at Minnesota.

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The New York Times

They made that word up after they saw Kim Kardashian's sex tape.

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The New York Times - Magazine

WORD UP -- Imagine playing Scrabble against an opponent who has memorized the Scrabble dictionary.

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The New York Times - Tech

Word up: Landers used to write a column for Spin Magazine called Genius Lessons.

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The Guardian - Arts

Also, I know that even if I do look a word up tomorrow I won't remember the definition next week.

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The New Yorker

Word up, kids – smashing up your neighbour's business or setting fire to someone's home is pure criminality.

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The Guardian - Opinion

When the Americans send out a patrol, or launch a helicopter assault, spotters relay word up and down the valley.

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The New York Times

He says he made the word up, but it turns out to be a racial slur in North Africa.Mr Allen's mother is from Tunisia.

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After that I got to know the word up-cycling when searching for the photos.

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Fashion and Textiles

Word-up to all the ladies hanging out in Mumbai".

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The Guardian - Film

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