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15+ Words that rhyme with scrimmage

Scrimmage is a 2-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are image, damage, cabbage. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of scrimmage

noun
  1. (American football) practice play between a football team's squads
  2. a noisy riotous fight
verb
  1. practice playing (a sport)

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "scrimmage" in lyrics

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

  • "Image, cross the line of scrimmage"
    9th Prince — Originators
  • "And until this day we haven't lost a scrimmage"
    Ali Vegas — Confused
  • "He lost his image, LSD marking the scrimmage"
    Arsonists — Epitaph

What do these rhymes mean?

cabbage
any of various types of cabbage informal terms for money any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown
damage
the occurrence of a change for the worse loss of military equipment the act of damaging something or someone the amount
image
an iconic mental representation; "her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate" (Jungian psychology)
village
a community of people smaller than a town a settlement smaller than a town a mainly residential district of Manhattan
vintage
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard the oldness of wines

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "scrimmage" 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 scrimmage?
Words that rhyme with scrimmage include: image, damage, cabbage, village, vintage, cribbage, afterimage, homage, plumage, rummage, and 5 more.
How many syllables does scrimmage have?
Scrimmage has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with scrimmage?
There are 15 words that rhyme with scrimmage: 15 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for scrimmage in a song?
The strongest rhymes for scrimmage in songwriting are image, damage, cabbage. 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 scrimmage?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with scrimmage include image, damage, cabbage, village, vintage. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: image, damage; 1-syllable: percentage, pilgrimage; 2-syllable: afterimage. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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