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Ogre Definition & Meaning

ogre
noun
  1. a cruel wicked and inhuman person
  2. (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings

"Ogre" in song lyrics

See how ogre is used in real songs:

  • "He had a girlfriend once, but she was an ogre"
    Benefit — If I Owned a Midget
  • "Polar bear Express over tracks I ogre"
    DJ Revolution f/ Bishop Lamont, Crooked I, Stylztik Jones — Funky Piano
  • "Your Mom Dukes is a shitkickin ogre"
    Nems — I Get Down

Usage tips for "ogre"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ogre mean?
a cruel wicked and inhuman person (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings
What part of speech is ogre?
Ogre is a noun.
How many definitions does ogre have?
Ogre has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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