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bud

Definition

  • noun: a small part that grows on a plant and develops into a flower, leaf, or new branch
  • noun: a small lateral or terminal protuberance on the stem of a plant that may develop into a flower, leaf, or shoot
  • verb: to produce buds
  • verb: to set or put forth buds
  • synonyms: sprout, germinate, blossom

Examples

  • Inflation will only get worse if the government doesn't do something right now to 'nip it in the bud'.

  • The bush has plenty of 'buds' but no flowers yet.

  • He 'nipped off' the bud with his fingers.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You shouldn't've used the walkie talkie. They almost caught us. Stop it, Hedwig! You never right. Look at you! You're so afraid in the bud. Dennis and Mrs. Patricia are in charge because of me! I'm gonna give the light to them now. No one is allow to make fun of me anymore! Thank you, Hedwig. (..)
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