206+ Words that rhyme with lean

Lean is a 1-syllable word with 206 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clean, mean, bean. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of lean

adjective
  1. lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too thin"; "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look"-Shakespeare
  2. lacking in mineral content or combustible material; "lean ore"; "lean fuel"
  3. containing little excess; "a lean budget"; "a skimpy allowance"

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Examples of "lean" in lyrics

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

  • "Real one on the scene with the gangsta lean"
    2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One
  • "keep ya mind right, set ya own dreams with your own lean"
    2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion
  • "in that sedan de ville cadilac wit' the gangsta lean"
    Andre Nickatina (Dre Dog) f/ Shaggie — Scottie 15

What do these rhymes mean?

bean
any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food any of various seeds or fruits that are
clean
completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment
dean
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college United States film actor whose moody rebellious
green
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass; "a green tree
mean
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with lean?
Words that rhyme with lean include: clean, mean, bean, dean, green, preen, queen, careen, greene, screen, and 196 more.
How many syllables does lean have?
Lean has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with lean?
There are 206 words that rhyme with lean: 206 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lean in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lean in songwriting are clean, mean, bean. 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 lean?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lean include clean, mean, bean, dean, green. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clean, mean; 1-syllable: careen, benzene; 2-syllable: halloween, figurine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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