Twister Definition & Meaning

twister
noun
  1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
  2. small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts

"Twister" in song lyrics

See how twister is used in real songs:

  • "to the last diseases, it's A-E-S-O-P-R-O-C-K, the peak twister"
    Aesop Rock — Fast Cars
  • "I'll pedal my tricycle through the F5 logistics of a twister"
    Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook
  • "See what you got here's a full blown twister"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Jay-Z — It's On

Usage tips for "twister"

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