Word of the day, Buttering
Our word of the day from The Arbiter is buttering
Meaning of buttering
The literal meaning is to spread butter on something (like bread). But figuratively, it means to flatter someone excessively, usually to gain favour or some advantage.
Synonyms of buttering
– Sweet-talking
– Complimenting excessively
– Cajoling
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Pronunciation
BUH-tuhr-ing
Example
Sometimes, you know someone so well that you struggle to describe them publicly without sounding like you’re buttering your words.
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