Cynic Definition

cynic
noun
  1. someone who is critical of the motives of others
  2. a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control

"Cynic" in song lyrics

See how cynic is used in real songs:

  • "Cause it spreads the jinx on a sleeping cynic"
    Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook
  • "Plead The 5th, SP, CJ The Cynic"
    Blueprint — The Last Song
  • "Qaballah visits the bad wizards, my visions are cynic"
    Goretex f/ Necro — Pigmartyr

Usage tips for "cynic"

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