Smut Definition & Meaning
smut
- noun
- a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
- destructive diseases of plants (especially cereal grasses) caused by fungi that produce black powdery masses of spores
- any fungus of the order Ustilaginales
- an offensive or indecent word or phrase
- creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
- verb
- make obscene; "This line in the play smuts the entire act"
- stain with a dirty substance, such as soot
- become affected with smut; "the corn smutted and could not be eaten"
- affect with smut or mildew, as of a crop such as corn
"Smut" in song lyrics
See how smut is used in real songs:
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"Now a Public Enemy like Chuck, you'se a smut"
9th Prince — Don't Front -
"In the 'telly somewhere layin a smut"
Beanie Sigel — I Don't Do Much -
"They say we wait too much when we spit that smut"
Chino XL & Playalitical — Bat Signals Up
Words that rhyme with smut
Usage tips for "smut"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "smut" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for smut to find words that pair well.