Fugitive Definition & Meaning

fugitive
adjective
  1. lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"
noun
  1. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops"
  2. someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice

"Fugitive" in song lyrics

See how fugitive is used in real songs:

  • "Now ever since that day I'm hunted as a fugitive"
    4 Deep — Doin' Bad - Goin' Bad
  • "So its only right you meet the fugitive"
    DJ Drama f/ Lil Wayne, Shanell, Lil Twist & Tyga — My Weezy
  • "Stick and move quick, on the run like a fugitive"
    Infinite — Addicted

Usage tips for "fugitive"

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