Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ride or die

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.64 in modern English

Syllables: ride or die
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who is wholeheartedly committed and supportive.

Slang

adj

Wholeheartedly committed and supportive.

Slang

verb

To support with wholehearted commitment.

Slang

Example Sentences

"I told you that no matter what you did, I'd be by your side / ‘Cause I'm a ride or die whether you fail or fly"
"I'll be your babe and you will be my hubby wubby. I'll be your ride or die."
"Princess (Lopez), your spirit is super-amazing, you are truly my ride or die, and I love you and want you to have nothing less than the absolute best!"
"Yeah, me and Mr. Lonely double dating, with pen, paper, and empty wine glasses . . . I'm looking for a new him . . . The one that stays, not gonna cheat, he is my ride or die and I'm his drive to shine."
"Around 9 pm and a few of my ride or dies show up with their people."
"They know that the boyfriend usually isn't a good investment. You can't make a life long commitment with a guy who you don't have an in-depth ride or die bond with."

Etymology

From biker slang, referring to the idea that one would rather die than stop riding a motorcycle.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

ride or dies (plural) ride-or-die (alternative, adjective) more ride or die (comparative) most ride or die (superlative) rides or dies (present, singular) riding or dying (participle, present) rode or died (past) ridden or died (participle, past)

Questions

What does ride or die mean?: Someone who is wholeheartedly committed and supportive.
Where does ride or die come from?: From biker slang, referring to the idea that one would rather die than stop riding a motorcycle.

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