17+ Words that rhyme with eighties
Eighties is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rabies, scabies, euphrates. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.
Definition of eighties
- noun
- the decade from 1880 to 1889
- the decade from 1980 to 1989
- the time of life between 80 and 90
Examples of "eighties" in lyrics
See how eighties is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Been livin' shady since the late eighties"
Aceyalone f/ Big Arch, Casual — Lemme Hear Sumn -
"We back like the eighties"
Beretta 9 f/ ShoGun Assason — 1 on 1 -
"Love to all the fam-a-lam I scrambled in the Eighties"
Black Sheep f/ Emage — Summa Tha Time
What do these rhymes mean?
- bise
- a dry cold north wind in southeastern France
- bize
- a dry cold north wind in southeastern France
- euphrates
- a river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf
- rabies
- an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm- blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid
- scabies
- a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "eighties" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like rabies, scabies, euphrates create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "eighties" 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 eighties?
- Words that rhyme with eighties include: rabies, scabies, euphrates, bise, bize, ladies, babies, baby's, beas, daisies, and 7 more.
- How many syllables does eighties have?
- Eighties has 2 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with eighties?
- There are 17 words that rhyme with eighties: 17 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for eighties in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for eighties in songwriting are rabies, scabies, euphrates. 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 eighties?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with eighties include rabies, scabies, euphrates, bise, bize. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bise, bize; 1-syllable: rabies, scabies; 2-syllable: euphrates, kuwaitis. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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