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USA slang
A very loyal friend or partner, someone who will stick with you through anything
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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ride or die means A very loyal friend or partner, someone who will stick with you through anything. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"ride or die" means A very loyal friend or partner, someone who will stick with you through anything. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
In a committed, intimate relationship.
Eternal or permanent love (used to describe a committed connection)
In a committed, exclusive relationship.
One's highly committed, long-term romantic partner.
One's highly committed, long-term romantic partner (spouse, long-term boyfriend/girlfri...
A truly committed and reliable romantic partner.
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