30+ Words that rhyme with lockup
Lockup is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are backup, buttercup, cup. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of lockup
- noun
- jail in a local police station
- the act of locking something up to protect it
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "lockup" in lyrics
See how lockup is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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?
- backup
- an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street
- buttercup
- any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
- cup
- a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer
- eyecup
- a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye
- hiccough
- (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis
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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 backup, buttercup, cup 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.