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Grasshopper Definition & Meaning

grasshopper
noun
  1. terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
  2. a cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao)

"Grasshopper" in song lyrics

See how grasshopper is used in real songs:

  • "then hopped to a muthafuckin grasshopper"
    Eightball & MJG f/ Cee-Lo — Paid Dues
  • "I'm like a grasshopper"
    Esham f/ Violent J — Boom
  • "Grab my hand little grasshopper,"
    Mastamind — Bus 1 4 Me

Usage tips for "grasshopper"

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Frequently asked questions

What does grasshopper mean?
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping a cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao)
What part of speech is grasshopper?
Grasshopper is a noun.
How many definitions does grasshopper have?
Grasshopper has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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