Frail Definition

frail
adjective
  1. physically weak; "an invalid's frail body"
  2. wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; "I'm only a fallible human"; "frail humanity"
  3. easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft"
noun
  1. the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
  2. a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)

"Frail" in song lyrics

See how frail is used in real songs:

  • "For me life was hell, I was twice as frail"
    Ali Vegas — From the Ghetto
  • "Pump a lil wieght so I'm not frail"
    The Beatnuts f/ Greg Nice — Yo Yo Yo
  • "And my crew prevail, these dudes is frail"
    Bless f/ Cappadonna, Janette Sewell — Keep Rising

Words that rhyme with frail

Usage tips for "frail"

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