Buttering Meaning in English
word · lemma: butter
Definition
Applying butter onto something, usually food like bread. It can also mean praising someone too much, often to gain favor (informal/idiomatic).
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, often followed by an object (e.g., 'buttering toast'). The idiomatic sense ('buttering someone up') is informal, meaning excessive praise for personal gain. Don't confuse with physical buttering (food) vs. flattery (people). Common collocation: 'buttering up the boss.'
Example Sentences
She is buttering the toast for breakfast.
basic
He finished buttering all the bread slices.
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My job was buttering the corn at the picnic.
basic
Stop buttering me up; just tell me the truth.
natural
Jake keeps buttering the boss before asking for favors.
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She was buttering her way into the manager's good books.
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