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57+ Words that rhyme with selfish

Selfish is a 2-syllable word with 57 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are elfish, shellfish, codfish. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of selfish

adjective
  1. concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others; "Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights"- Maria Weston Chapman

2 syllables

Examples of "selfish" in lyrics

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

  • "Brothers step in, step off, you get selfish"
    3rd Bass — Monte Hall
  • "Your wasted life is selfish"
    AMB — Selfish
  • "Kinda selfish"
    Miri Ben-Ari f/ Anthony Hamilton, Scarface — Sunshine to the Rain

What do these rhymes mean?

blowfish
delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver any of numerous marine fishes
codfish
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish
dogfish
primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin
elfish
usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks"
shellfish
meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean) invertebrate having a soft

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "selfish" 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 selfish?
Words that rhyme with selfish include: elfish, shellfish, codfish, dogfish, blowfish, bluefish, bonefish, crawfish, crayfish, angelfish, and 47 more.
How many syllables does selfish have?
Selfish has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with selfish?
There are 57 words that rhyme with selfish: 57 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for selfish in a song?
The strongest rhymes for selfish in songwriting are elfish, shellfish, codfish. 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 selfish?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with selfish include elfish, shellfish, codfish, dogfish, blowfish. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: elfish, shellfish; 1-syllable: bonefish, angelfish. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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