Absurdity Definition & Meaning

absurdity
noun
  1. a message whose content is at variance with reason
  2. a ludicrous folly; "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior"

"Absurdity" in song lyrics

See how absurdity is used in real songs:

  • "Searchin' for certainty in my community such an absurdity"
    Jesse Abraham — Just Gettin' Goin'
  • "er, I take a moment to prove the absurdity"
    Laze f/ Anon — Stuck
  • "Heard of me being taken out verbally that's absurdity"
    (Snowgoons f/) Side Effect — Knockatomi Plaza

Usage tips for "absurdity"

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