Meaning & Definition of word "Bud"
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Bud
/bʌd/
noun:
- 1. A young shoot or leaf of a plant, especially one that develops into a flower or leaf.
- Example: The tree is starting to sprout new buds after the long winter.
- 2. An undeveloped or immature form of a plant or flower.
- Example: The tulip buds opened beautifully in the spring sun.
- 3. A friendly or informal term for a friend or buddy.
- Example: Hey bud, how have you been?
verb:
- 1. To produce buds; to develop buds.
- Example: The roses will bud soon if the weather stays warm.
Etymology
Middle English budde, of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
buds and blooms:
Refers to the early stages of growth and development, often in relation to nature or relationships.
make buds:
To form a close friendship.
bud out:
To develop or emerge.
Related Words
leaf:
A flattened structure of a plant, typically green and attached to a stem.
flower:
The reproductive structure found in flowering plants.
shoot:
A young stem or branch, especially one that is growing.
Slang Meanings of bud
Meaning: A term of endearment for a friend.
Example Sentence: What's up, bud?
Meaning: Referring to marijuana.
Example Sentence: I picked up some bud from my dealer.