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Churn Definition & Meaning

churn
noun
  1. a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
verb
  1. stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter
  2. be agitated; "the sea was churning in the storm"

"Churn" in song lyrics

See how churn is used in real songs:

  • "Kill everybody plus the women and the churn"
    Big Ed f/ Fiend, Mystikal — Uh Oh
  • "that in which I churn"
    Cannibal Ox — Stress Rap
  • "I hope my words make ya start to churn"
    DC Talk — Final Days

Usage tips for "churn"

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Frequently asked questions

What does churn mean?
a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter be agitated; "the sea was churning in the storm"
What part of speech is churn?
Churn is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does churn have?
Churn has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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