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Felon Definition & Meaning

felon
noun
  1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
  2. a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail

"Felon" in song lyrics

See how felon is used in real songs:

  • "Uh, I did a lot of dirt, caught a few cases, a true felon"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Phillie, Prodigal Sunn — Love Burns
  • "Is it genuine enough to feel baby felon"
    Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook
  • "I mean, you can't even work for a hospital being a convicted felon"
    Akir — Politricks

Usage tips for "felon"

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Frequently asked questions

What does felon mean?
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail
What part of speech is felon?
Felon is a noun.
How many definitions does felon have?
Felon has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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