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Buttercup

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp

Definitions

  1. Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
  2. Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.
  3. Ellipsis of buttercup squash.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  4. Affectionate or ironic term of address.

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Examples

“When she touched my hand, what a chill I got Her lips are like⟳ a volcano that's hot I'm proud to say⟳ that she's my buttercup. I'm in love⟳ - I'm all shook up.”
“Listen⟳, buttercup, you're damned good in bed. They don't come⟳ any better, but I'm really not interested in playing second fiddle to your camera or your young lovers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

buttercup anemone buttercup squash buttercup tree butterdock Buttered buttered beer

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