Deli Definition & Meaning

deli
noun
  1. a shop selling ready-to-eat food products

"Deli" in song lyrics

See how deli is used in real songs:

  • "See Akenyele be cold cuttin' brothers up like a DELI"
    Akinyele — The Bomb
  • "I stay open 24-7 like a deli"
    Artifacts f/ Mad Skillz — Dynamite Soul II (Lip Service Remix)
  • "Got Trinity, Dirty District, Detroit Deli"
    Black Milk f/ Dwele — Long Story Short

Usage tips for "deli"

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