Possum Definition & Meaning
possum
- noun
- nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
- small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
"Possum" in song lyrics
See how possum is used in real songs:
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"I'm swervin lanes on the interstate, evadin laws and playin possum"
Paul Wall f/ T.I. — So Many Diamonds -
"My mic I carry the heat for rappers playin' possum"
RZA f/ Masta Killa, Tash Mahagony — Koto Chotan -
"Cold grab the microphone, we play possum"
Shabazz the Disciple f/ Beretta 9, RZA — Wrath of the Lamb
Words that rhyme with possum
Usage tips for "possum"
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- What does possum mean?
- nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
- What part of speech is possum?
- Possum is a noun.
- How many definitions does possum have?
- Possum has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).