Music
solid
What does solid mean?
Describing someone reliable, trustworthy, and dependable.
"He's a solid cat, you can count on him."
Origin
Carried from 1940s jazz and jive slang, where 'solid' meant first-rate, the word stayed a versatile affirmation through 1970s funk and soul culture, often paired in the favor phrase 'do me a solid.'
Frequently asked questions
What does solid mean in slang?
It means excellent or agreed, and can describe a reliable, trustworthy person.
Where did solid come from?
From 1940s jazz and jive slang, where 'solid' meant first-rate; it carried into 70s funk and soul talk.
What does do me a solid mean?
It means do me a favor — 'a solid' here means a good turn or kindness.
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