Buttering: meaning, definitions and examples

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buttering

 

[ ˈbʌtərɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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

greasing, smearing, spreading

Examples of usage

  • He was buttering the pan before adding the eggs.
  • She was constantly buttering up her boss to get a promotion.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,568, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.