Yaws Definition

yaws
noun
  1. an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions

"Yaws" in song lyrics

See how yaws is used in real songs:

  • "Yellow back, yak mouth, young ones yaws"
    Blackalicous — Alphabet Aerobics

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