Paying Definition

paying
adjective
  1. yielding a fair profit
  2. for which money is paid; "a paying job"; "remunerative work"; "salaried employment"; "stipendiary services"

"Paying" in song lyrics

See how paying is used in real songs:

  • "Can't give up, all the dues you keep on paying"
    Al-D f/ Trae, Ronnie Spencer — Life & Times
  • "Stranded in the ghetto paying"
    C-Bo f/ AP-9, Spice 1 — As the World Turns
  • "Kick up the bass if you hip to get paying"
    C.I.A. (Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, K-Dee, Sir Jinx) — Jus 4 the Cash $

Usage tips for "paying"

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