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Lurch Definition & Meaning

lurch
noun
  1. an unsteady uneven gait
  2. a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)
  3. abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance); "the pitching and tossing was quite exciting"
  4. the act of moving forward suddenly
verb
  1. walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
  2. move abruptly; "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"
  3. move slowly and unsteadily; "The truck lurched down the road"
  4. loiter about, with no apparent aim
  5. defeat by a lurch

"Lurch" in song lyrics

See how lurch is used in real songs:

  • "Like Bo and Lurch"
    Lunasicc f/ Killa Tay — Strictly Business
  • "big lurch"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Ramya enters Parliament, movie producer and hero left in the lurch"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does lurch mean?
an unsteady uneven gait a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage) abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance); "the pitching and tossing was quite exciting" the act of moving forward suddenly walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room" move abruptly; "The ship suddenly lurched to the left" move slowly and unsteadily; "The truck lurched down the road" loiter about, with no apparent aim defeat by a lurch
What part of speech is lurch?
Lurch is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does lurch have?
Lurch has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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