Referee Definition & Meaning
referee
- noun
- (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
- someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
- an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case
- verb
- be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
- evaluate professionally a colleague's work
"Referee" in song lyrics
See how referee is used in real songs:
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"She know I'm ballin forever so she be actin like a referee"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Pieces of a Broken Man -
"Call it like a referee"
Binary Star f/ J.U.I.C.E. — The KGB -
"The best is me I got stripes like a referee"
Cassidy — The Problem vs. the Hustla
Words that rhyme with referee
Usage tips for "referee"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "referee" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for referee to find words that pair well.