Hoodie in Ash with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Dark Heather with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in White with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Sand with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Sport Grey with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Navy with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Purple with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Light Pink with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Black with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Military Green with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, front view.

Hoodie in Black, back view with hood up.

Hoodie in Black with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, folded flat lay showing the front design.

Hoodie in Military Green, back view with hood up.

Hoodie in Military Green with bold lettering reading "WORD UP" and the dictionary definition of the old-school affirmation, folded flat lay showing the front design.

Cultural Context

Factual spine: the Street Talk dictionary documents word! (general slang, old & new school) — with word up as a listed variant — as a term affirming one's position, leaving no room for doubt. In voice: from the block to everywhere, the meaning never moved — I said it, I mean it, end of discussion.

Word Up — Old School Slang Definition Hoodie

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About This Piece

WORD UP is the old-school seal on a statement — an emphatic declaration used to swear that what is said is the absolute truth or a promise will be honored.

The design prints the definition underneath: the words that eliminate any doubt regarding the speaker's sincerity or intent.

This is for the heads who grew up on the phrase — the ones who still punctuate a real statement with two words that need no explanation.

Word up traveled from the block to everywhere, but the meaning never moved: I said it, I mean it, and that is the end of the discussion.

Two words. Zero doubt.

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Garment details & care

Hoodie — Gildan 18500

Product features:

50/50 cotton-poly fleece (8 oz/yd²) for warmth and softness
Tubular (no side seams) construction for a clean fit
Adjustable drawstring hood with color-matched cord and double-lined hood
Kangaroo pouch pocket and tear-away label for comfort
DTF/DTG print options and optional embroidery placements

Care instructions:

Tumble dry: medium
Iron, steam or dry: low heat
Do not dryclean
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
Non-chlorine: bleach as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "word up" mean?

Word up is an emphatic declaration used to swear that a statement is the absolute truth or a promise will be honored. It is how you eliminate any doubt about your sincerity or intent, old-school style.

Is "word up" an insult or a compliment?

Neither — it is an affirmation. Word up seals a statement with your own credibility; it is agreement and oath in two words.

What makes this a good gift?

It is for the old-school head, the hip-hop lifer, the one who still talks with their whole chest. Nostalgia with a backbone.

Where can I wear this?

Everyday wear, casual nights out, anywhere the culture is understood — it reads as heritage.

How should I style this?

Street-casual — denim, clean sneakers, maybe a fitted. Let the two words do what they have always done.

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Street Talk Designs is rooted in documented hip-hop and urban street language. OG Randy, born and raised in Brooklyn, spent years documenting the language of the culture in Street Talk: Da Official Guide To Hip-Hop and Urban Slanguage. Some designs use documented slang; others draw from the broader cultural territory of humor, family, faith, personality, and everyday expression.

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