What is the meaning of "my ride or die" ?
We will be taking a deeper look into the meaning of the term "my ride or die".
What does "my ride or die" mean?
The term "my ride or die" is slang terminology *predominantly used by the hip-hop community, originating in America. This is not a term that one would hear while travelling the world as it is not used daily. America's continuing influence on the world using TV shows, movies and series has popularised this term throughout the years.
The term "my ride or die" refers to someone who is extremely loyal, and is willing to support their friend, or loved one no matter the situation. A best friend, or loved one who is willing to follow their friend or partner without question. Someone willing to engage in activities that would make them uncomfortable and wouldn't normally do, as to show their loyalty and support to the specific person.
*Slang - Slang is predominantly used by certain groups of people while colloquial language is used in everyday speech by ordinary people.
*Predominantly - mainly; for the most part
For example:
"My husband is my ride or die, we love doing everything together".
"My best friend is my ride or die, we will go through hell together."
"You should never ride or die with someone who doesn't truly value you".
Ride or die?
The term "my ride or die" is not something that is taken lightly within the hip-hop culture, and should only be used when referring to an extreme sense of loyalty.
My question to you is, who is your ride-or-die?
What is my ride or die?
Ride or die was originally a term bikers used. They would use this term to say that they would rather die if they can not ride their motorbikes.
But this term has now change to the meaning, that you will ride any problems or die trying.
This means that you will do anything for someone or someone (girlfriend, boyfriend, best friend,wife or husband) will do anything for you no matter what the consequences will be.
EXAMPLE
Sarah is my ride or die.
This means that Sarah will do anything for you even if it means that she will die in the end.
Who is your ride or die????
Ride or die?
The phrase "ride or die" is used especially with friends. When you suggest your friend is a "ride or die" it means that they are willing to do anything for you. The most extreme case would be actually dying for that person!
"Hey man! Let's ride or die this!"
Meaning, let's do this and no matter what the outcome, stand by each other.
"You're my ride or die buddy"
Meaning, you will do anything for this person.
In conclusion
Being a "ride or die" friend makes you the ultimate version of what a best friend is.
Meaning of 'My ride or die'
The expression 'my ride or die' means when a person(usually a female) will do anything to help her family, partner or family member in the face of danger
“My sister is my ride or die.”
To conclude
This is an expression meaning that a person close to is very important to you
My ride or die is an expression for any friend, family member, or romantic partner, does not matter what gender, who will always be there for you until the end. They are always willing to anything for you.