Famished Definition

famished
adjective
  1. extremely hungry; "they were tired and famished for food and sleep"; "a ravenous boy"; "the family was starved and ragged"; "fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy"

"Famished" in song lyrics

See how famished is used in real songs:

  • "that manage to damage, I'm famished"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — Mega
  • "Leaving the gold and the granite, the old and the famished"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Immortal Technique — Never Know Why
  • "I do some real damage, I feel famished"
    Dice Raw — What About Dice

Usage tips for "famished"

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