Words that rhyme with backup
Backup is a 2-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are buttercup, cup, eggcup. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of backup
- an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill- ins"
- a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "backup" in lyrics
See how backup is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Get ya stacks up, rappers better call for backup"
A.G. f/ D-Flow, Party Arty — Shout 'Em Out -
"Peer gunshot army, dem make backup"
Birdman/Baby f/ Fat Joe, Lil Wayne — Make Way -
"Talking in they shirts like Spock, where's my backup?"
Brooklyn Zu f/ 60 Second Assassin, Allah Real, Free Murda, LaFonda, Popa — So Much 2 Say
What do these rhymes mean?
- buttercup
- any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
- cup
- a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer
- eggcup
- dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg
- kingcup
- swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups any of various plants of the
- linkup
- a fastener that serves to join or connect
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "backup" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like buttercup, cup, eggcup create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "backup" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.