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

MONAE: My mom is like ride or die.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

“We’re going to watch every episode. I know we are. We are ride or die, ’til the end.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2023

What is your ride or die kitchen tool?

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2022

Sorry, that’s a lie — I’m Brian Lehrer ride or die.

From The Verge • May 3, 2022