Octopus Definition

octopus
noun
  1. tentacles of octopus prepared as food
  2. bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles

"Octopus" in song lyrics

See how octopus is used in real songs:

  • "I can shake each and every hand on an octopus"
    The Cool Kids — Delivery Man
  • "The hood Aristotle, who carry arms like octopus"
    William Cooper f/ Killah Priest — Still Shining
  • "Grabs thought like Doctor Octopus"
    Gravediggaz — Dangerous Mindz

Usage tips for "octopus"

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