Dropout Definition & Meaning

dropout
noun
  1. someone who quits school before graduation
  2. someone who withdraws from a social group or environment

"Dropout" in song lyrics

See how dropout is used in real songs:

  • "Bet I'll never learn my lesson like a High School dropout"
    Drapht — Drink Drank Drunk
  • "You're like a high school dropout"
    Fort Minor f/ John Legend — High Road
  • "I tryed to apply, But I'm a high school dropout"
    Gospel Gangstas — Before Redemption

Usage tips for "dropout"

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