Leaning Definition

leaning
adjective
  1. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
noun
  1. an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"
  2. a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
  3. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
  4. the act of deviating from a vertical position

"Leaning" in song lyrics

See how leaning is used in real songs:

  • "Said I O.D. they don't know me we gon still smoking and leaning"
    Big Moe f/ D-Wreck — Paying Dues
  • "Sitting sideways, purple stuff got me leaning"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Straight Outta Texas
  • "I'ma keep making paper, straight smoking and leaning"
    Botany Boys — Smokin N Leanin

Usage tips for "leaning"

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