Collins Definition & Meaning

collins
noun
  1. English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
  2. tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice

"Collins" in song lyrics

See how collins is used in real songs:

  • "In came the police, Captain Tom Collins"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Tequila
  • "Keep callin me, every single name out the Joan Collins"
    D-Sisive — The Gun (twenty ten)
  • "I can still knowledge, bang out hits like Phil Collins"
    Fashawn — Freedom

Usage tips for "collins"

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