Ostrich Definition & Meaning
ostrich
- noun
- a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
- fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird
"Ostrich" in song lyrics
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"Have her burying her face like an ostrich"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Louis Logic — Eddie Ill & DL -
"It's mink on the floor, the seats is ostrich"
Big Tymers f/ Mikkey, Gilly, Jazze Pha, TQ — I'm Comin -
"Rock ostrich"
Chingo Bling f/ Lucky Luciano — Ball Everywhere I Go
Words that rhyme with ostrich
Usage tips for "ostrich"
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- What does ostrich mean?
- a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand) fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird
- What part of speech is ostrich?
- Ostrich is a noun.
- How many definitions does ostrich have?
- Ostrich has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).