ride for
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To have someone's back, support wholeheartedly.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He says he rides for black women, yet look at how he treats us.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “ride for” mean?
To have someone's back, support wholeheartedly.
Is “ride for” formal or informal?
ride for is generally slang.
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