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butter

Definition

  • noun: a solid yellow substance made from milk or cream that is spread on food or used in cooking
  • noun: a solid emulsion of fat globules, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food
  • verb: to spread or put butter on (something)
  • verb: to spread with or as if with butter

Examples

  • The bill passed through the senate 'like a hot knife through butter'.

  • Casual clothing has always been the company's 'bread and butter'.

  • His 'bread-and-butter' pitch has always been his fastball.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Oh, he loves games. Maybe you could play Trivial Pursuit with him. Hey, Ma! What the hell do I gotta do to get some food around here? I'm starving. And if it's peanut butter, I'm gonna shove it in your face! - One picture left in the trunk. - Thanks. This is fun. Yeah, this turned out to be (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7