Sandman Definition

sandman
noun
  1. an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy

"Sandman" in song lyrics

See how sandman is used in real songs:

  • "Bullets falling out your mind, the brown skinned Arabian Sandman"
    9th Prince — Grandfather Flow
  • "Me deep and root in, now there's a new sandman"
    Buddha Monk — Sling Them Stones
  • "I catch so many sleepin, I should be called sandman"
    Cashless Society — Blaze the Breaks

Usage tips for "sandman"

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