Mule Definition & Meaning

mule
noun
  1. hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
  2. a slipper that has no fitting around the heel

"Mule" in song lyrics

See how mule is used in real songs:

  • "promise blacks 40 acres and a mule"
    Algorithm — Suffer Great Nation
  • "When my carrier is rolling like a tear, trying like and old mule"
    Art Or Origin (Chino XL & Kaoz) — No Slow Rollin'
  • "For a baby-faced girl, with a big girl mule"
    Big Pokey f/ Mr. 3-2, Lyrical 187, Bettye — Fire

Usage tips for "mule"

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