Hibernating Definition & Meaning

hibernating
adjective
  1. in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs"

"Hibernating" in song lyrics

See how hibernating is used in real songs:

  • "Well I've been waiting, hibernating"
    Lost Boyz f/ Big Dex — Straight from Da Ghetto
  • "a picture of a bear hibernating"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hibernating"

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