Degenerate Definition

degenerate
adjective
  1. unrestrained by convention or morality; "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"; "deplorably dissipated and degraded"; "riotous living"; "fast women"
noun
  1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
verb
  1. grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"

"Degenerate" in song lyrics

See how degenerate is used in real songs:

  • "Behold Benefit, the old and degenerate"
    Benefit — Proceed With Caution
  • "He can't afford a lawyer and his public defender a degenerate"
    Cassidy f/ Dee Dean, Swizz Beatz, Waah — Real Talk
  • "Demanded, the day da county dazzlely degenerate"
    L-Fudge f/ Talib Kweli, Skam, Mike Zoot, Shabaam Sahdeeq — What If?

Usage tips for "degenerate"

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