Merry-go-round Definition & Meaning
merry-go-round
- noun
- a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose); "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over"
- a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
"Merry-go-round" in song lyrics
See how merry-go-round is used in real songs:
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"This freak named Nikita Brown, I rode her like a merry-go-round"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — These R the Tales -
"And swing you round, like a merry-go-round"
BG Knocc Out & Dresta — Compton Hoe -
"Kids spin around on the merry-go-round"
Butch Cassidy & Damizza f/ Down/Kilo, MC Magic — Cruzin' (Remix)
Words that rhyme with merry-go-round
Usage tips for "merry-go-round"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does merry-go-round mean?
- a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose); "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over" a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
- What part of speech is merry-go-round?
- Merry-go-round is a noun.
- How many definitions does merry-go-round have?
- Merry-go-round has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).