Poisonous Definition

poisonous
adjective
  1. having the qualities or effects of a poison
  2. not safe to eat
  3. marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip"

"Poisonous" in song lyrics

See how poisonous is used in real songs:

  • "And noises only the poisonous"
    Bizzy Bone — Try Hustle Me
  • "My rhyme flow remain poisonous"
    Flipmode Squad — To My People
  • "About a girl with New Edition already says she's poisonous"
    Kardinal Offishall f/ Akon, Sean Paul, Twista — Dangerous (Remix Part Two)

Usage tips for "poisonous"

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