Scabies Definition & Meaning

scabies
noun
  1. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"

"Scabies" in song lyrics

See how scabies is used in real songs:

  • "I feel like jumpin' out the window, I'm itchin' like scabies"
    Brotha Lynch Hung — I Tried to Commit Suicide
  • "Hard-son, then scrap up on my nuts like scabies"
    The B.U.M.S. (Brothas Unda Madness) — Can You Do Without?
  • "That's how I think of scabies"
    Cage — Peeranoia

Words that rhyme with scabies

Usage tips for "scabies"

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