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Castaway Definition & Meaning

castaway
noun
  1. a person who is rejected (from society or home)
  2. a shipwrecked person

"Castaway" in song lyrics

See how castaway is used in real songs:

  • "A castaway"
    Jesse Abraham f/ Eric Sosa — One Day
  • "Cuz I'll have ya runnin' scared like a castaway"
    'Macho Man' Randy Savage — Remember Me
  • "It's like you talking to yourself like castaway"
    Ski Beatz f/ GLC, Stat Quo — You Already Know

Usage tips for "castaway"

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Frequently asked questions

What does castaway mean?
a person who is rejected (from society or home) a shipwrecked person
What part of speech is castaway?
Castaway is a noun.
How many definitions does castaway have?
Castaway has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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