Pitfall Definition & Meaning

pitfall
noun
  1. an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
  2. a trap in the form of a concealed hole

"Pitfall" in song lyrics

See how pitfall is used in real songs:

  • "for the mights, the maybes, the nauseating pitfall"
    Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex
  • "And I keep a nice stash in case I have a Pitfall"
    Beanie Sigel — Mac Man
  • "Resume the struggle, the game, I am the pitfall"
    Black Lotus f/ Jim Kelly — Remain Here

Words that rhyme with pitfall

Usage tips for "pitfall"

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