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55+ Words that rhyme with hippo

Hippo is a 2-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ago, aglow, no. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hippo

noun
  1. an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria
  2. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa

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Examples of "hippo" in lyrics

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

  • "And Henry had a hippo"
    A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — I'm Flippin'
  • "Raise your hands, you see stars just like King Hippo"
    Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Elzhi, Phat Kat — Goatit
  • "Mane dis gal stacked but cheeks like a HIPPO!"
    Project Pat — Ooh Nuthin'

What do these rhymes mean?

aglow
softly bright or radiant; "a house aglow with lights"; "glowing embers"; "lambent tongues of flame"; "the lucent moon
ago
in the past; "long ago"; "sixty years ago my grandfather came to the U.S." gone by; or in the past; "two years ago
low
in a low position; near the ground; "the branches hung low" less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
no
referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
oh
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "hippo" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ago, aglow, no create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "hippo" 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 hippo?
Words that rhyme with hippo include: ago, aglow, no, oh, low, mow, owe, poe, pro, roe, and 45 more.
How many syllables does hippo have?
Hippo has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hippo?
There are 55 words that rhyme with hippo: 55 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hippo in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hippo in songwriting are ago, aglow, no. 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 hippo?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hippo include ago, aglow, no, oh, low. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: no, oh; 1-syllable: ago, aglow; 2-syllable: apropos, aleppo. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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