Ban Definition & Meaning

ban
noun
  1. a decree that prohibits something
  2. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova
  3. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania
  4. an official prohibition or edict against something
  5. a bachelor's degree in nursing
verb
  1. forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
  2. prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure; "Smoking is banned in this building"
  3. ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
  4. expel from a community or group

"Ban" in song lyrics

See how ban is used in real songs:

  • "Chain gang, lickey with the ban"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Peedi Crakk, Twista — Gotta Have It
  • "My flow's ban"
    Halfbreed — In Our Blood
  • "No weddin' ring ban"
    Trina f/ 24 Karatz — Ball Wit me

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