Sawed-off Definition & Meaning

sawed-off
adjective
  1. well below average height
  2. cut short; "a sawed-off shotgun"; "a sawed-off broomstick"; "the shortened rope was easier to use"

"Sawed-off" in song lyrics

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  • "Stupid punk is steppin with that muthafuckin sawed-off"
    5th Ward Boyz — Blood, Sweat & Glory
  • "Got a pump under my seat, the sawed-off"
    Akon f/ Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy — I'm So Paid
  • "Her name sawed-off"
    A-Wax f/ Tha B.O.K — Tha Board

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