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Scab Definition & Meaning

scab
noun
  1. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
  2. the crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion
verb
  1. form a scab; "the wounds will eventually scab"
  2. take the place of work of someone on strike

"Scab" in song lyrics

See how scab is used in real songs:

  • "Players you a leader, you an NFL scab"
    Akrobatik f/ Mr. Eon (The High & Mighty) — Sportscenter
  • "That backstab, smack dab in your stacked abs 'til it black scab"
    Elzhi f/ Fes Roc — The Science
  • "I'm real with this, I come off like a scab"
    Mad Skillz — It's Goin' Down

Words that rhyme with scab

Usage tips for "scab"

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Frequently asked questions

What does scab mean?
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike the crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion form a scab; "the wounds will eventually scab" take the place of work of someone on strike
What part of speech is scab?
Scab is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does scab have?
Scab has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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