Measles Definition & Meaning

measles
noun
  1. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

"Measles" in song lyrics

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  • "Sell-outs run a bout like the measles"
    3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel
  • "Sellouts run in bouts like the measles"
    3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel (Radio Edit)
  • "So many red dots look like you sick with the measles"
    Field Mob — Can't Stop Us

Words that rhyme with measles

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