Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stand on business

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.99 in modern English

Syllables: stand on busi-ness
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To put oneself first and take care of one's own needs before worrying about others.

Example Sentences

"Seek so much as a kernel of advice on the internet in 2024 about conflicts in a relationship, a situationship or even an affair, and you may find yourself inundated with recommendations to "stand on business." A Hinge match asks to reschedule your first date with 30 minutes' notice? Stand on business. Your ex continues to hit you up months after the breakup? Stand on business."

Etymology

Originally from AAVE. Popularized in mid-2023.

Inflected Forms

stands on business (present, singular) standing on business (participle, present) stood on business (participle, past) stood on business (past)

Questions

What does stand on business mean?: To put oneself first and take care of one's own needs before worrying about others.
Where does stand on business come from?: Originally from AAVE. Popularized in mid-2023.

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