butcher
[ booch-er ]
/ ˈbʊtʃ ər /
noun
a retail or wholesale dealer in meat.
a person who slaughters certain animals, or who dresses the flesh of animals, fish, or poultry, for food or market.
a person guilty of brutal or indiscriminate slaughter or murder.
a vendor who hawks newspapers, candy, beverages, etc., as on a train, at a stadium, etc.
verb (used with object)
Origin of butcher
SYNONYMS FOR butcher
OTHER WORDS FROM butcher
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Definition for butcher (2 of 2)
butch
[ boo ch ]
/ bʊtʃ /
noun
Slang.
a lesbian, especially one notably masculine in manner or appearance.
adjective
Slang.
- (of a girl or woman) having traits of personality, dress, behavior, or appearance usually associated with males.
- (of a male) decidedly or exaggeratedly masculine in manner or appearance.
Origin of butch
First recorded in 1940–45; apparently from the proper name
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British Dictionary definitions for butcher (1 of 2)
butcher
/ (ˈbʊtʃə) /
noun
a retailer of meat
a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market
an indiscriminate or brutal murderer
a person who destroys, ruins, or bungles something
verb (tr)
Word Origin for butcher
C13: from Old French
bouchier, from
bouc he-goat, probably of Celtic origin; see
buck
1; compare Welsh
bwch he-goat
British Dictionary definitions for butcher (2 of 2)
butch
/ (bʊtʃ) slang /
adjective
(of a woman or man) markedly or aggressively masculine
noun
a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
a strong rugged man
Word Origin for butch
C18: back formation from
butcher