"word is" meaning in English

See word is in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=(the) word is}} (the) word is
  1. Allegedly; it is said (that)... Related terms: word has it, the word is go
    Sense id: en-word_is-en-phrase--VDoDpY1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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