ride or die

American  

[rahyd awr dahy] / ˈraɪd ˌɔr ˈdaɪ /

Or ride-or-die

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of ride or die

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

"Waiting for our girl @WhitneyCummings with my ride or die! @lorenzolamas #CelebsMeetingCelebs," she wrote beside the pic.

From Fox News

"Ride or Die," Haack captioned the selfie.

From Fox News

I am always ride or die for a caprese, but after talking to Leetal Arazi of the spice company NY Shuk, I'm inspired to make with a fresh twist.

From Salon

"You are everyone’s ride or die and you love so hard. Thank you for being the most amazing daughter, mommy, sister and auntie… you continually support and encourage each and every one of us and on top of it all you make the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had!!!"

From Fox News

April 15 "Dark City Beneath the Beat" "The Master" "Ride or Die"

From Salon