Filibuster Definition
filibuster
- noun
- a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
- (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
- verb
- obstruct deliberately by delaying
"Filibuster" in song lyrics
See how filibuster is used in real songs:
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"You never knew mayhem walked with Nikes talked like a trucker hawk the filibuster"
Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher
Words that rhyme with filibuster
Usage tips for "filibuster"
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