Lemming Definition & Meaning

lemming
noun
  1. any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution

"Lemming" in song lyrics

See how lemming is used in real songs:

  • "I breathe in, I breathe out, I'm not a lemming"
    The Rodentz — The EndChanted
  • "tom lemming"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mount lemming"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "lemming"

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