Slang dictionary you’re so sound [yoo r soh sound] January 4, 2019 What does you're so sound mean? You’re so sound is something you might say to someone you admire, especially in the UK and Ireland. Sound, as a slang adjective, can mean “excellent.” Related words mafa, dope, del putas, baller, clutch Where does you’re so sound come from? iStock You’re so sound is a phrase that hinges on the word sound as an adjective, not the “noisy” noun. Sound, meaning “free from special defect or injury,” has been recorded as far back as the 1200s. Many additional meanings were born over the next few centuries. In the 1500s, sound referred to someone “healthy,” especially with respect to venereal diseases. In the 1600s, sound became something “financially safe” as well as “excellent,” “admirable,” or “dependable.” By the mid-1800s, sound was further attributed to people considered “trustworthy” or “of sober judgment.” In the 20th century in the United Kingdom and Ireland, sound spread as a slang term for someone you like or something that you enjoy, similar to “cool” or “awesome,” hence an expression like you’re so sound. good for you! it's a really sound show Ari. — James' House (@BlackBelted) December 11, 2018 Examples of you’re so sound Mate why did Khal Drogo have to die, what a sound geezer 😞 @conrjoe_, May 2016 Basically he as a very sound guy, bit it was a little bit dangerous having someone like that in the band…we needed a better drummer. Uriah Heep: Uncensored on The Record, 2011. Meme Generator SEE MORE EXAMPLES Who uses you’re so sound? Describing someone as sound, e.g., telling them you’re so sound, can be done by people of all ages and in a variety of contexts. It generally praises them for being “excellent” or “admirable” in some way. Sound can celebrate everyone from famous celebrities and athletes… Gary Lineker is so sound. — Jimenez_Fan (@Jack0NeiII) December 12, 2018 …to everyday relationships and random acts of kindness. Would anyone like to be my bf genuinely so sound n will eat a Chinese w u n am also a giggle x — lauren reid ❤️ (@laurenreid_x) December 17, 2018 Honestly mate I’d probably pay no I’d definitely pay £50 for a chippy to get delivered to me anyone please come on it’s character building you’re so sound please — Jenna Hay (@jennaeloisehay) November 11, 2018 Just Added Black Music Appreciation Month, Older Americans Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Note This is not meant to be a formal definition of you’re so sound like most terms we define on Dictionary.com, but is rather an informal word summary that hopefully touches upon the key aspects of the meaning and usage of you’re so sound that will help our users expand their word mastery.