"word is bond" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Shortening of "my word is my bond", popularized by its use among the Five-Percenter movement and hip-hop music. Head templates: {{head|en|interjection}} word is bond
  1. (African-American Vernacular) The speaker purports that he has told the truth or is trustworthy. Related terms: word of honor (english: and its related terms)
    Sense id: en-word_is_bond-en-intj-vQVhZOpN Categories (other): African-American Vernacular English, English entries with incorrect language header

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