word to my mother

phrase

variants or word to the mother or word to your mother

1

slang

—used to express agreement, affirmation, or approval

… Word to your mother. Good advice

—@bengoneagain, on X, formerly Twitter

2

slang

—used to emphasize the seriousness or truthfulness of a statement

it's mad cold outside … word to my mother

—@imantheescorpio, on X, formerly Twitter

"… word to my mother, if anybody was there, y'all knew it. Y'all felt it. Crowd was making no noise. This is me being honest. I was there. …"

—Kai Cenat, quoted at Athlon Sports (online)

Note: Usage of this phrase originated in African American English and was popularized by rap and hip-hop music. It has since become widespread.

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined at sense 1