What's the word meaning

noun

1. a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed."I don't like the word ‘unofficial’"synonymes : term, name, expression, designation, locution, turn of phrase, idiom, appellation, vocable
2. a command, password, or signal."someone gave me the word to start playing"synonymes : instruction, order, command, signal, prompt, cue, tip-off, go-ahead, thumbs up, green light, high sign, decree, edict, mandate, bidding, will
3. one's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person."in court it would have been his word against mine"
4. the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script."he had to learn his words"synonymes : script, text, lyrics, libretto
5. a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long.

verb express (something spoken or written) in particular words."he words his request in a particularly ironic way"synonymes : phrase, express, put, couch, frame, set forth, formulate, style, say, utter, state
exclamation used to express agreement or affirmation."Word, that's a good record, man"

What does it mean when someone says what's the word?

WTW is a textspeak acronym used to ask what's the word, meaning what's up.

How do you respond to what's the word?

use word parts (roots, prefixes, and suffixes) to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. use context clues to confirm the meaning of an unfamiliar word. use a graphic organizer to achieve a deeper understanding of specific vocabulary words.

How can I find the meaning of a word?

A word refers to a speech sound, or a mixture of two or more speech sounds in both written and verbal form of language. A word works as a symbol to represent/refer to something/someone in language to communicate a specific meaning. Example : 'love', 'cricket', 'sky' etc.