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Prowl Definition & Meaning

prowl
noun
  1. the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)
verb
  1. move about in or as if in a predatory manner; "The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town"
  2. loiter about, with no apparent aim

"Prowl" in song lyrics

See how prowl is used in real songs:

  • "Aiyo, walking out my building, on some, get money, prowl"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Samantha — Everything U Need
  • "Walking out the building, on some, get money prowl"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets
  • "Cause I have become the night owl on the prowl"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines

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Frequently asked questions

What does prowl mean?
the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner) move about in or as if in a predatory manner; "The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town" loiter about, with no apparent aim
What part of speech is prowl?
Prowl is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does prowl have?
Prowl has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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