ride or die

Or ride-or-die

[rahyd awr dahy]

noun

1. someone who is loyal and supportive in all circumstances, regardless of risk or cost.

   Thanks for being my ride or die in everything I’ve faced over the last few years.

   This group of friends are my ride-or-dies, the ones I know I can count on no matter what.

2. something that is especially favored or preferred.

   I love this moisturizer—it's one of my skincare ride or dies.

adjective

1. loyal and supportive in all circumstances, regardless of risk or cost.

   My partner and I have been through a lot together and are ride or die.

   She is my ride-or-die best friend who would do absolutely anything for me.

2. devoted to or enthusiastic about (usually used with for orwith ).

   He grew up in the far north and is ride or die for dogsled racing.

   I'm ride-or-die with any team from my hometown.

3. absolute favorite.

   The article lists all the star's ride or die beauty products.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ride or die¹

First recorded in 2000–05