Tenderloin Definition & Meaning

tenderloin
noun
  1. a city district known for its vice and high crime rate
  2. the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column

"Tenderloin" in song lyrics

See how tenderloin is used in real songs:

  • "And she can holla if she headed for the tenderloin"
    Celly Cel — You Neva Know
  • "roasted pork tenderloin"
    AOL — AOL
  • "beef tenderloin"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "tenderloin"

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