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246+ Words that rhyme with bony

Bony is a 2-syllable word with 246 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are crony, stony, baloney. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of bony

adjective
  1. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys"; "eyes were haggard and cavernous"; "small pinched faces"; "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration"
  2. composed of or containing bone; "osseous tissue"
  3. having bones especially many or prominent bones; "a bony shad fillet"; "her bony wrist"; "bony fish"

1 syllable

5 syllables

Examples of "bony" in lyrics

See how bony is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Waist is gaining so much weight my legs is gettin' bony"
    Color Changin' Click f/ Rasaq, Yung-Ro, 50/50 Lil' Twin — If Ya Crunk
  • "Skinny as a kid, no nuts you was bony"
    Knightowl f/ Kokane — Mr. Policeman
  • "What you don't see those children on TV, starving and bony"
    Magic f/ Mia X — Thank You Lord For My Life

What do these rhymes mean?

abalone
any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
baloney
pretentious or silly talk or writing
crony
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
pony
a range horse of the western United States an informal term for a racehorse
stony
abounding in rocks or stones; "rocky fields"; "stony ground

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "bony" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like crony, stony, baloney create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "bony" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bony?
Words that rhyme with bony include: crony, stony, baloney, abalone, pony, coney, phoney, bologna, macaroni, rigatoni, and 236 more.
How many syllables does bony have?
Bony has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with bony?
There are 246 words that rhyme with bony: 246 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bony in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bony in songwriting are crony, stony, baloney. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with bony?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bony include crony, stony, baloney, abalone, pony. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dione, ione; 1-syllable: crony, stony; 2-syllable: baloney, abalone. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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