Phrase guide

upon my word

intj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

intj

Meaning 1

Believe my words; I swear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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intj

Meaning 2

Expressing surprise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: my word

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: je mia vorto — believe my words
  • Polish: dalibóg — believe my words
  • Polish: doprawdy — believe my words
  • Polish: słowo daję — believe my words
  • Russian: че́стное сло́во (čéstnoje slóvo) — believe my words
  • Russian: ей-бо́гу (jej-bógu) — believe my words
  • Esperanto: je mia vorto — expressing surprise
  • Polish: masz babo placek — expressing surprise
  • Polish: nie mów — expressing surprise