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Nauseous Definition & Meaning

nauseous
adjective
  1. causing or able to cause nausea; "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench"
  2. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit

"Nauseous" in song lyrics

See how nauseous is used in real songs:

  • "Please be very cautious, the funkin' makes me nauseous"
    Aesop Rock f/ Camp Lo — Limelighters
  • "Off of distorts or pour the one tall glass and nauseous"
    Aesop Rock — Commencement at the Obedience Academy
  • "but cautious, these dope rhymes'll leave you nauseous"
    Artifacts — This is Da Way

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Frequently asked questions

What does nauseous mean?
causing or able to cause nausea; "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench" feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
What part of speech is nauseous?
Nauseous is an adjective.
How many definitions does nauseous have?
Nauseous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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