Headlong Definition

headlong
adverb
  1. with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base"
  2. at breakneck speed; "burst headlong through the gate"
  3. in a hasty and foolhardy manner; "he fell headlong in love with his cousin"
adjective
  1. excessively quick; "made a hasty exit"; "a headlong rush to sell"
  2. with the head foremost; "a headfirst plunge down the stairs"; "a headlong dive into the pool"

"Headlong" in song lyrics

See how headlong is used in real songs:

  • "Sin headlong"
    Tedashii f/ Lecrae — Bury Me

Usage tips for "headlong"

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