Herpes Definition & Meaning

herpes
noun
  1. viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
  2. any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin

"Herpes" in song lyrics

See how herpes is used in real songs:

  • "You can't get rid of Flames, nickname is herpes"
    504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y — War
  • "While we flirt with some skirts, you know, some herpes"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane, Tone Loc — Who Ryde?
  • "We back on the scene like herpes"
    Binary Star — New Hip Hop

Usage tips for "herpes"

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