SOUND

What Does SOUND Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

SOUND means "good," "acceptable," or "reliable."

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The word SOUND is very common in the UK, especially in the North West around Liverpool. It is also seen in the British simile "sound as a pound."

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When I write SOUND, I mean this:

SOUND is a common adjective in the UK.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

SOUND
Definition:	Good, Acceptable, Reliable (UK)
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of SOUND in Sentences

Here are examples of SOUND in conversations:

• Tony: Have you met Claire? Isn't she SOUND?
• Jordan: Yes, I like her too.

• Tony: I'm running late, but I'll be there before the film starts.
• Jordan: Okay, that's SOUND.

An Academic Look at SOUND

SOUND is used as an adjective (i.e., a describing word). For example:

• Your new girlfriend is SOUND.
(Here, the adjective SOUND modifies the noun girlfriend.)

Example of SOUND Used in a Text

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