Ludicrous Definition & Meaning
ludicrous
- adjective
- broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair"
- incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"
"Ludicrous" in song lyrics
See how ludicrous is used in real songs:
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"It's ludicrous"
5th Ward Boyz f/ Willie D (of Geto Boys) — PWA -
"Cabin fever meter pegging ludicrous"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang -
"To grab a mic it's cool, the mental sounds ludicrous"
DJ WhooKid f/ Daz, Nas — Keep Goin'
Words that rhyme with ludicrous
Usage tips for "ludicrous"
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