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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

  • (..) Oh, god. We gotta go, buddy. Come on. We've been looking everywhere for you. What the fuck is going on? We can explain everything, but right now we gotta go. Hey, bud. You okay? No. Not okay. You look good. You got some color. I'm jealous. I'm getting married today. Yes. Doug, that's why you need (..)
    2009 The Hangover