Meaning & Definition of word "Butter"

Butter

/ˈbʌtər/

1. A solid dairy product made from cream, used as a spread or for cooking.
- Example: She spread butter on her toast every morning.
2. A yellowish fatty substance produced by churning cream, used in various culinary applications.
- Example: The recipe calls for unsalted butter for a richer flavor.

1. To spread butter on something.
- Example: I will butter the bread before toasting it.
2. To treat something with butter to prevent sticking or to enhance flavor.
- Example: He buttered the baking dish before pouring in the batter.

●From Old English 'butter', derived from Latin 'butyrum', Greek 'bous', meaning cow.

butter someone up:

To flatter someone to gain their favor.

the butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth:

Describes someone who appears innocent but is actually not.

butter fingers:

Used to describe someone who drops things often.

buttermilk:

The liquid left after churning butter, often used in cooking.

buttery:

Having the qualities or flavor of butter.

butterfat:

The fatty part of milk from which butter is made.

Meaning: To butter up someone

● Example Sentence: He was trying to butter up his boss for a promotion.

Meaning: Butterface

● Example Sentence: She has a great body, but her face is a bit of a butterface.