Beetle Definition

beetle
adjective
  1. jutting or overhanging; "beetle brows"
noun
  1. insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
  2. a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
verb
  1. be suspended over or hang over; "This huge rock beetles over the edge of the town"
  2. fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle; "He beetled up the staircase"; "They beetled off home"
  3. beat with a beetle

"Beetle" in song lyrics

See how beetle is used in real songs:

  • "Or look eye to eye with a beetle"
    Aceyalone — The Thief
  • "You phony as the 5th Beetle"
    Insane Clown Posse f/ Twiztid — Meat Cleaver
  • "Let your ears be deadend to the calling of the dung beetle"
    Knowdaverbs f/ Bonafide, Coffee, Pigeon John — Call of the Dung Beetle

Usage tips for "beetle"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "beetle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for beetle to find words that pair well.

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