230+ Words that rhyme with mean

Mean is a 1-syllable word with 230 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clean, lean, 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 mean

adjective
  1. approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value; "the average income in New England is below that of the nation"; "of average height for his age"; "the mean annual rainfall"
  2. characterized by malice; "a hateful thing to do"; "in a mean mood"
  3. having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality; "that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble"- Edmund Burke; "taking a mean advantage"; "chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort"- Shakespeare; "something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics"

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Examples of "mean" in lyrics

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

  • "I mean..."
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets
  • "Sprinkle sugar everywhere, tell me what's it all mean?"
    2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Short and Sweet
  • "And have a funky good time if you know what I mean"
    2 Live Crew — Drop the Bomb

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
glean
gather, as of natural products; "harvest the grapes"
jean
(usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear a coarse durable twill-weave
lean
lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too thin

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with mean?
Words that rhyme with mean include: clean, lean, bean, jean, glean, green, preen, queen, careen, greene, and 220 more.
How many syllables does mean have?
Mean has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with mean?
There are 230 words that rhyme with mean: 230 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mean in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mean in songwriting are clean, lean, 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 mean?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mean include clean, lean, bean, jean, glean. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clean, lean; 1-syllable: careen, marine; 2-syllable: halloween, figurine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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