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lil

lil

68 9.2
A word put before a stage name by music artists to show they are young
  • proper noun
  • /lɪl/
  • Slang
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  • "There, there, Ma," Tracy said, and Lil gave one more rasp and said, "Okay, I'm okay now."
  • Lil Wayne

Like UFC, we got Lil Pump in the mix somehow.

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Examples

  • For me it's Lil Nas Ex Horses in the back.

  • I've been bumping him a lot and I need Lil Wayne to drop more music.

  • I think the next step for us is Lil Jon T pain and friends tour.

  • What, you think you Lil Wayne or something?

  • Long story short, I was driven into the arms of Lil Debbie and have remained ever since.

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  • And I'd love to see Frank Ocean, Lil Wayne, and Jay pop up!

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  • Now, would you rather hang out with Lil Wayne or George Clooney?

  • That Eric B, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne will be in there next year.

  • Like UFC, we got Lil Pump in the mix somehow.

  • I listen to many songs by Lil Wayne because he has such a unique style.

Antonyms

big
1.0

Larger than usual in size or amount

147 2.5

A person who is older and usually of retirement age

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Lil as a name prefix comes from the same idea as little, used before a name to show youth or smallness; older musicians often used 'Little' before their names, and modern artists use lil the same way. So a stage name like lil Ace suggests youth, energy, or a playful identity.