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Libido Definition & Meaning

libido
noun
  1. (psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire

"Libido" in song lyrics

See how libido is used in real songs:

  • "I left it to Kool Keith, Bobbito, full of libido"
    The Cenobites (Kool Keith & Godfather Don) f/ Bobbito — Kick a Dope Verse
  • "Mojitos, mucho frio, my libido"
    DJ Khaled f/ Nas, John Legend — Victory
  • "Upstate white boy showin off my libido"
    J-Zone f/ Al-Shide, Huggy — Live from Pimp Palace East

Usage tips for "libido"

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Frequently asked questions

What does libido mean?
(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
What part of speech is libido?
Libido is a noun.

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