Dec Definition

dec
noun
  1. the last (12th) month of the year
  2. (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere

"Dec" in song lyrics

See how dec is used in real songs:

  • "Where you from? Straight From the Dec"
    Ghetto Mafia — In Decatur
  • "I-20 in the flesh I'm comin live from the Dec"
    I-20 f/ Bone Crusher, Ludacris — Break Bread
  • "From Colli Park, bout to hurt a known in the Dec"
    Pastor Troy — Gone Getcha

Usage tips for "dec"

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