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Ramp Definition & Meaning

ramp
noun
  1. an inclined surface connecting two levels
  2. North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
  3. a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
verb
  1. behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
  2. furnish with a ramp; "The ramped auditorium"
  3. be rampant; "the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction"
  4. creep up -- used especially of plants; "The roses ramped over the wall"
  5. stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing

"Ramp" in song lyrics

See how ramp is used in real songs:

  • "That hard stare you had before will turn to panic lookin' for the exit ramp"
    Apathy f/ B-Real, Celph Titled — Shoot First
  • "Sex it up, till I'm deaf ridin' with Bigg Ramp"
    DJ Jubilee f/ The Bounce Squad — Who They Want?
  • "And slow it down, like I'm comin' off that off ramp,"
    Domino — 69

Words that rhyme with ramp

Usage tips for "ramp"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ramp mean?
an inclined surface connecting two levels North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft behave violently, as if in state of a great anger furnish with a ramp; "The ramped auditorium" be rampant; "the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction" creep up -- used especially of plants; "The roses ramped over the wall" stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
What part of speech is ramp?
Ramp is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does ramp have?
Ramp has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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