Casbah Definition & Meaning

casbah
noun
  1. an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located

"Casbah" in song lyrics

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  • "Smoke cigars with fly cats at the Casbah"
    A.D.O.R. — Superfly
  • "My technique will sweep in and rock the Casbah"
    Blood of Abraham f/ Will.I.Am — 99¢ Lighter
  • "away to the Casbah"
    Positive K f/ Grand Daddy I.U. — Minnie the Moocher

Words that rhyme with casbah

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