Contagious Definition & Meaning

contagious
adjective
  1. easily diffused or spread as from one person to another; "a contagious grin"
  2. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

"Contagious" in song lyrics

See how contagious is used in real songs:

  • "Homies roll aimless, the attitude we hold is contagious"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Dowutigotta
  • "Where the game we display is real contagious"
    Ant Banks f/ Captain Save'm, Dionne Jackson, Dolla Will, Too $hort, Vidal Prevost — Lead the Way
  • "Proving death is contagious"
    Bootleg — Death Before Dishonesty

Usage tips for "contagious"

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