Hamlet Definition & Meaning

hamlet
noun
  1. a community of people smaller than a village
  2. the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who hoped to avenge the murder of his father
  3. a settlement smaller than a town

"Hamlet" in song lyrics

See how hamlet is used in real songs:

  • "It's the old english, pamphlets of a hoodlum Hamlet"
    Army of the Pharaohs — All Shall Perish
  • "Like Hamlet"
    Atoms Family — Nuthin Really Happens
  • "In the mix a lot, so they hated like Hamlet"
    Consequence — Pretty Little Sexy Mama

Usage tips for "hamlet"

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