Coarsen Definition & Meaning

coarsen
verb
  1. make or become coarse or coarser; "coarsen the surface"; "Their minds coarsened"
  2. make less subtle or refined; "coarsen one's ideals"

"Coarsen" in song lyrics

See how coarsen is used in real songs:

  • "Leavin emcees stuck like two dogs in a coarsen"
    Shaquille O'Neal — Blaq Supaman

Usage tips for "coarsen"

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