Russell Definition & Meaning

russell
noun
  1. United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
  2. English film director (born in 1927)
  3. United States basketball center (born in 1934)
  4. United States entertainer remembered for her roles in comic operas (1861-1922)
  5. United States astronomer who developed a theory of stellar evolution (1877-1957)
  6. Irish writer whose pen name was A.E. (1867-1935)
  7. English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Whitehead (1872-1970)

"Russell" in song lyrics

See how russell is used in real songs:

  • "Shut an apple is my hustle, for hip hop, I got a jones like a Russell"
    9th Prince f/ Beretta 9, Boy Jones — Double 09
  • "I drink champagne when I hustle, I drink champagne with Nipsey Russell,"
    Chris Rock f/ Kool Rock Ski — Champagne (Dirty/Video Version)
  • "Rush more than Russell"
    Hall Of Justus — Tour of Duty

Usage tips for "russell"

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