Notch Definition & Meaning

notch
noun
  1. a V-shaped indentation; "mandibular notch"
  2. the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks; "we got through the pass before it started to snow"
  3. a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface; "there were four notches in the handle of his revolver"
  4. a small cut
verb
  1. cut or make a notch into; "notch the rope"
  2. notch a surface to record something

"Notch" in song lyrics

See how notch is used in real songs:

  • "cause nowadays female be plan to roll like how they call top notch"
    Above The Law — Playin' Your Game
  • "Slapped with a fine, now in my record there's a new notch"
    Artifacts — Return to Da Wrongside
  • "As big as it's got, we raise it to an infinite notch"
    Athletic Mic League — Vibin'

Usage tips for "notch"

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