Marbles Definition & Meaning
marbles
- noun
- a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
- the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception; "he used his wits to get ahead"; "I was scared out of my wits"; "he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind"
"Marbles" in song lyrics
See how marbles is used in real songs:
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"But you quest tore your floorboards and the carpet turned marbles"
Aesop Rock — Hold the Cup -
"Passing the time with serial killer coloringbooks and bags of marbles"
Aesop Rock — Battery -
"They say I lost part of my mind, I'm missin a few marbles"
The Boss Hog Barbarians — $teady $mobbin'
Words that rhyme with marbles
Usage tips for "marbles"
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