30+ Words that rhyme with lockup

Lockup is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are up, pup, sup. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of lockup

noun
  1. jail in a local police station
  2. the act of locking something up to protect it

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1 syllable

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Examples of "lockup" in lyrics

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

  • "Hoppin' out the chopper, fresh outta lockup"
    Purple City f/ Jim Jones — Gangsta
  • "Come bomb me out central lockup"
    Soulja Slim f/ Master P, Trenitty — Pray For Your Baby
  • "onondaga county lockup"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

krupp
German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp
pup
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf an inexperienced young person birth; "the dog whelped"
scup
flesh of fish found in colder waters of northern Atlantic coast of the United States lean flesh of fish found in warm
sup
a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by
up
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; "look up!"; "the music surged up

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lockup" 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 lockup?
Words that rhyme with lockup include: up, pup, sup, scup, krupp, closeup, eyecup, teacup, buttercup, cup, and 20 more.
How many syllables does lockup have?
Lockup has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lockup?
There are 30 words that rhyme with lockup: 30 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lockup in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lockup in songwriting are up, pup, sup. 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 lockup?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lockup include up, pup, sup, scup, krupp. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: up, pup; 1-syllable: closeup, eyecup; 2-syllable: buttercup. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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