Hound Definition & Meaning
hound
- noun
- any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
- someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"
- verb
- pursue or chase relentlessly; "The hunters traced the deer into the woods"; "the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him"
"Hound" in song lyrics
See how hound is used in real songs:
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"Ma, I'm pimpin the system, my catalogue is the hound"
9th Wonder f/ Little Brother — No Time to Chill -
"You couldn't tell me nothin, I was more than a hound"
AMG — Around the World -
"No breakdowns, or shakedowns, Zu guns hound"
Brooklyn Zu f/ LaFonda — Put Yo' People's On
Words that rhyme with hound
Usage tips for "hound"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hound mean?
- any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog" pursue or chase relentlessly; "The hunters traced the deer into the woods"; "the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him"
- What part of speech is hound?
- Hound is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does hound have?
- Hound has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).