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Jealousy Definition & Meaning

jealousy
noun
  1. a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
  2. zealous vigilance; "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard

"Jealousy" in song lyrics

See how jealousy is used in real songs:

  • "And a major factor is jealousy"
    2 Live Crew — Revelation
  • "J is for jealousy"
    Armageddon f/ Doo Wop, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. — It's Over (Remix)
  • "Your god is greed, envy lust and jealousy"
    Assassin and Poor Righteous Teachers — Wake Up! (Reveillez-Vous !)

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Frequently asked questions

What does jealousy mean?
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) zealous vigilance; "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard
What part of speech is jealousy?
Jealousy is a noun.
How many definitions does jealousy have?
Jealousy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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