Words that rhyme with greedy
Greedy is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are beady, cedi, cheeky. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of greedy
- immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"; "a grasping old miser"; "grasping commercialism"; "greedy for money and power"; "grew richer and greedier"; "prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees"
- (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
- wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume; "don't be greedy with the cookies"
2 syllables
Examples of "greedy" in lyrics
See how greedy is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Ain't no need for being greedy"
504 Boyz — Beefing -
"And that you realize that you were being greedy"
69 Boyz — I Need You '98 -
"Why am I always so greedy?"
Lily Allen — Cheryl Tweedy *
What do these rhymes mean?
- beady
- small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button; "bright beady eyes
- cedi
- the basic unit of money in Ghana
- cheeky
- offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"
- creepy
- annoying and unpleasant; "some creepy kids were bothering her" causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin
- de
- a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "greedy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like beady, cedi, cheeky create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "greedy" 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.