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

“It’s all over the world. Every time we step out together, it’s nothing but love. I think the fans are ride or die also.”

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024

There's a part of me that feels that these people are my ride or die people.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

MONAE: My mom is like ride or die.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Image: Doist Todoist — namely, the Chrome plug-in — has been my ride or die daily organizational app for years now.

From The Verge • Aug. 3, 2022

Is time to ride or die with Quick?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2022