Runaway Definition & Meaning
runaway
- adjective
- completely out of control; "runaway inflation"
- noun
- an easy victory
- someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops"
"Runaway" in song lyrics
See how runaway is used in real songs:
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"My name is runaway"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"Mayday, runaway"
Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Elzhi, Phat Kat — Goatit -
"But enslaves me in another way, I'm like a 28-year-old runaway"
Chino XL — Skin
Words that rhyme with runaway
Usage tips for "runaway"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does runaway mean?
- completely out of control; "runaway inflation" an easy victory someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops"
- What part of speech is runaway?
- Runaway is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does runaway have?
- Runaway has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).