Rut Definition & Meaning
rut
- noun
- a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
- a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape; "they fell into a conversational rut"
- applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
- verb
- be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals
- hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove; "furrow soil"
"Rut" in song lyrics
See how rut is used in real songs:
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"They steady telling me hip hop is in some sort of rut"
Brother Ali f/ Freeway, Joell Ortiz — Best@It -
"I'm sorry for giving apologies so many times that I'm stuck in a rut"
Ceschi — Calluses -
"tryin to escape the clutch but its a spiritual rut"
The CMC's — Dungeons of Darkness
Words that rhyme with rut
Usage tips for "rut"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rut" 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 rut to find words that pair well.
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- What does rut mean?
- a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels) a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape; "they fell into a conversational rut" applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove; "furrow soil"
- What part of speech is rut?
- Rut is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does rut have?
- Rut has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).