Famish Definition

famish
verb
  1. be hungry; go without food; "Let's eat--I'm starving!"
  2. deprive of food; "They starved the prisoners"
  3. die of food deprivation; "The political prisoners starved to death"; "Many famished in the countryside during the drought"

"Famish" in song lyrics

See how famish is used in real songs:

  • "before you see the God get lethargic and famish"
    Random f/ Side Effect — Get Equipped

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