Swollen Definition & Meaning
swollen
- adjective
- characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes"
"Swollen" in song lyrics
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"I wrote this, talkin' roaches till my heads swollen"
7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War -
"Can't see myself gettin beat down, my eyes swollen"
Akon f/ Styles P — Blown Away -
"Your ankles are swollen swollen swollen"
Lily Allen — Nan You're a Window Shopper *
Words that rhyme with swollen
Usage tips for "swollen"
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