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Jettison Definition & Meaning

jettison
verb
  1. throw away, of something encumbering
  2. throw as from an airplane

"Jettison" in song lyrics

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  • "When I jettison"
    M.anifest — eMcee PSA
  • "I figure out which direction, then jettison"
    Push Button Objects — 360 Degrees
  • "In my business? That's when I got to jettison"
    Rah Digga f/ Lord Have Mercy, Pharoahe Monch — Tight (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does jettison mean?
throw away, of something encumbering throw as from an airplane
What part of speech is jettison?
Jettison is a verb.
How many definitions does jettison have?
Jettison has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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