Anonymous Definition & Meaning

anonymous
adjective
  1. having no known name or identity or known source; "anonymous authors"; "anonymous donors"; "an anonymous gift"
  2. not known or lacking marked individuality; "brown anonymous houses"; "anonymous bureaucrats in the Civil Service"

"Anonymous" in song lyrics

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  • "I'ma tell you right now, I gets no runs anonymous"
    Anotha Level f/ Pharcyde — Phat-T
  • "It's obvious who remains Anonymous"
    Binary Star — Conquistadors
  • "I smell leak smoke, left by the anonymous"
    Cage — Agent Orange

Usage tips for "anonymous"

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