Insect Definition

insect
noun
  1. small air-breathing arthropod
  2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

"Insect" in song lyrics

See how insect is used in real songs:

  • "And stop treatin me like an insect"
    Champ MC — Ghetto Flava
  • "I'll be damned if I sleep in the flesh with the insect"
    Jin tha MC f/ Wyclef Jean — Learn Chinese
  • "Yo there ain't a person on earth that never ate an insect,"
    Necro — Cockroaches

Usage tips for "insect"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "insect" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for insect to find words that pair well.

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