Sound
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Good, reliable, cool.
好的，可靠的，酷。
Bueno, fiable, guay.
いい、信頼できる、クール。
좋은, 믿을 만한, 괜찮은.
British/Irish slang meaning good, reliable, or expressing approval.
英式/爱尔兰俚语，意为好的、可靠的，或表示赞同。
Argot británico/irlandés que significa bueno, fiable o que expresa aprobación.
イギリス／アイルランドのスラングで、「いい」「信頼できる」または賛同を表す。
좋다, 믿을 만하다, 또는 동의를 표현하는 영국/아일랜드 속어.
Examples
- He's sound. 他是个靠谱的人。Es buen tío.彼はいいやつだ。그는 괜찮은 사람이야.
- That's sound. 那不错。Eso está bien.それはいいね。그거 좋네.
- Sound, mate. 不错，伙计。Guay, tío.いいね。좋아.
Pronunciation
/saʊnd/
Usage Guide
Context: approval
Tone: casual
✓ Do Say
- Sound, mate不错，伙计Guay, tíoいいね좋아.
✗ Don't Say
- British/Irish slang英式/爱尔兰俚语Argot británico/irlandésイギリス／アイルランドのスラング영국/아일랜드 속어
Common Mistakes
- Means reliable person or approval
Origin & History
British slang from 'sound' meaning solid, reliable.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
SoundSound as a pound
More From This Topic
Brilliant
★★★★★
Excellent, wonderful (British)
Lovely
★★★★★
Wonderful, nice (British)
Awesome
★★★★★
Extremely good or impressive (American)
Amazing
★★★★★
Extremely good or impressive
Legend
★★★★★
An admirable person (British/Australian)
Star
★★★★★
A wonderful, helpful person (British)
More from Compliments & Praise
Practice "Sound" on WordLoci
Flashcards, quizzes, audio pronunciation & spaced repetition — all free