Schizophrenic Definition & Meaning

schizophrenic
adjective
  1. suffering from some form of schizophrenia; "schizophrenic patients"
  2. of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia
noun
  1. someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia

"Schizophrenic" in song lyrics

See how schizophrenic is used in real songs:

  • "I won't change up because I'm not a SCHIZOPHRENIC"
    Akinyele — Dear Diary
  • "With only one body to manage, no knowledge I'm schizophrenic"
    Bizzy Bone — Lovey, Dovey
  • "About a street lieutenant diagnosed schizophrenic"
    Chief Kamachi — City Blocks

Usage tips for "schizophrenic"

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