Words that rhyme with possum
Possum is a 2-syllable word with 66 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adventuresome, alyssum, awesome. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of possum
- noun
- nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
- small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
2 syllables
- balsam
- buxom
- dorsum
- fearsome
- flotsam
- foursome
- fulsome
- gladsome
- gossip
- gruesome
- gypsum
- handsome
- irksome
- jetsam
- lightsome
- lissom
- loathsome
- noisome
- threesome
- toilsome
- toothsome
- transom
- twosome
- eightsome
- blossom
- hansom
- ransom
- winsome
- darksome
- gleesome
- epsom
- sensum
- fossum
- wassom
- wassum
- folsom
- newsome
- ransome
- sansom
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "possum" in lyrics
See how possum is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I'm swervin lanes on the interstate, evadin laws and playin possum"
Paul Wall f/ T.I. — So Many Diamonds -
"My mic I carry the heat for rappers playin' possum"
RZA f/ Masta Killa, Tash Mahagony — Koto Chotan -
"Cold grab the microphone, we play possum"
Shabazz the Disciple f/ Beretta 9, RZA — Wrath of the Lamb
What do these rhymes mean?
- adventuresome
- willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises; "adventurous pioneers
- alyssum
- any garden plant of the genus Alyssum having clusters of small yellow or white flowers a genus of the family Cruciferae
- awesome
- inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
- balsam
- any seed plant yielding balsam any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes an ointment containing
- blithesome
- carefree and happy and lighthearted; "was loved for her blithe spirit"; "a merry blithesome nature
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "possum" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like adventuresome, alyssum, awesome create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "possum" 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.