Burton Definition

burton
noun
  1. English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
  2. Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)
  3. a strong dark English ale

"Burton" in song lyrics

See how burton is used in real songs:

  • "Buyers are gonna run they don't like ?Lava Burton?"
    Chubb Rock — Don't Sleep
  • "I'm coming after your camp, me and my O.G. Darrel Burton"
    Z-Ro f/ Cl'Che — Creepin'
  • "burton and burton"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "burton"

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