Girdle Definition & Meaning

girdle
noun
  1. an encircling or ringlike structure
  2. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
  3. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
verb
  1. cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; "girdle the plant"
  2. put a girdle on or around; "gird your loins"

"Girdle" in song lyrics

See how girdle is used in real songs:

  • "Original general, quite like a girdle"
    B.B. Jay — I Told You So
  • "Now Gabby got the verbal that'll get your little wifey out her girdle"
    Blackalicious — Rock the Spot
  • "Put a broad on a plane, brick in her girdle"
    DJ Drama f/ Devin the Dude, Là the Darkman, Mr. Porter, Twista — Beneath the Diamonds

Usage tips for "girdle"

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