Unarmed Definition & Meaning

unarmed
adjective
  1. (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms; "went alone and unarmed"; "unarmed peasants were shot down"; "unarmed vehicles"
  2. (used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns

"Unarmed" in song lyrics

See how unarmed is used in real songs:

  • "Bring the cash in the suitcase, make sure he's unarmed"
    M.M.O. f/ Monk, Wu-Syndicate — Hotel Hoodlums
  • "I call it a gun arm, so I'm never unarmed"
    Random & Lost Perception — AVALANCHE
  • "Runnin across the field, unarmed"
    Shabazz the Disciple — Death Be the Penalty

Usage tips for "unarmed"

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