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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

  • (..) Don't blow it. Come on, Willy. You can do it, Willy. I know you can. All right? Now, let's go, bud. All right. Man: Boo! Boo! Get him off the stage! Hey, shut up. (..)
    1993 Free Willy
  • (..) I should charge you double. There you go. See you, kid. This is from me to you. There you go, bud. Got that with all my pocket money. Enjoy. Aw, Perry, man! What's up, man? It's an orca. (..)
    1993 Free Willy