Buttering: meaning, definitions and examples
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buttering
[ ˈbʌtərɪŋ ]
cooking
Applying butter to something, typically bread or a pan, in order to cook or add flavor. Buttering can also refer to complimenting someone excessively in order to gain favor.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was buttering the pan before adding the eggs.
- She was constantly buttering up her boss to get a promotion.
informal
Excessive praise or flattery, especially when insincere.
Synonyms
adulation, flattery, sycophancy
Examples of usage
- Her constant buttering up of the teacher was annoying to the rest of the class.
Translations
Translations of the word "buttering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 untar com manteiga
🇮🇳 मक्खन लगाना
🇩🇪 buttern
🇮🇩 mengoleskan mentega
🇺🇦 намазувати маслом
🇵🇱 masłowanie
🇯🇵 バターを塗る
🇫🇷 beurrer
🇪🇸 untar con mantequilla
🇹🇷 tereyağı sürmek
🇰🇷 버터를 바르다
🇸🇦 دهن بالزبدة
🇨🇿 mazání máslem
🇸🇰 natieranie maslom
🇨🇳 涂黄油
🇸🇮 mazanje z maslom
🇮🇸 smjörja
🇰🇿 сары май жағу
🇬🇪 კარაქის წასმა
🇦🇿 kərə yağı çəkmək
🇲🇽 untar con mantequilla
Word origin
The word 'buttering' originates from the Middle English word 'buteren,' which is derived from the Old English word 'butere,' meaning 'butter.' Butter has been a staple food for centuries, known for its rich, creamy texture and versatility in cooking. The verb form of 'buttering' has evolved to include not just the application of butter but also the act of flattering or praising excessively.
See also: butterfly.