Li Definition & Meaning

li
adjective
  1. being one more than fifty
noun
  1. a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
  2. Chinese distance measure; approximately 0.5 kilometers

"Li" in song lyrics

See how li is used in real songs:

  • "En souplesse comme Jet Li"
    113 — Au Summum
  • "What uh, Southside for li'"
    Big Mello f/ Z-Ro, Trae, Cl'Che, Ghetto — Southside
  • "Down here, Southsi' for li'"
    Big Mello f/ Z-Ro, Trae, Cl'Che, Ghetto — Southside

Usage tips for "li"

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