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ConnectWord · Ages 12-30 · In use

valid

That makes sense, I respect that, or that's good. Used to agree with an opinion or approve of something.

You'd rather stay home than go to the party? Valid.

For parents and educators

A supportive word. Kids often use it to say a friend's feelings are okay.

Where it came from

From the everyday meaning of valid as legit or reasonable.

Also heard as

that's valid, so valid

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