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Roach Definition & Meaning

roach
noun
  1. a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
  2. the butt of a marijuana cigarette
  3. street names for flunitrazepan
  4. any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
  5. European freshwater food fish having a greenish back
verb
  1. comb (hair) into a roach
  2. cut the mane off (a horse)

"Roach" in song lyrics

See how roach is used in real songs:

  • "played part wanna ball together for coach roach"
    69 Boyz — Catch 22
  • "But I don't think they find.. but some Philies and the Endo roach"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane — One Time Two Many
  • "Cough, choke, feelin' no remorse for the roach"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Awake Like an Owl

Usage tips for "roach"

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Frequently asked questions

What does roach mean?
a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead the butt of a marijuana cigarette street names for flunitrazepan any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests European freshwater food fish having a greenish back comb (hair) into a roach cut the mane off (a horse)
What part of speech is roach?
Roach is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does roach have?
Roach has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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