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Meaning of buttful | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Enough to fill a butt (cask).
  2. Enough to fill a person's buttocks.

Examples

“While a buttful of water was thought enough for those who were rich enough to pay for it, waterworks were small undertakings; […]”
“If the bugger tries to get back into the Corners he may end up with a buttful of Durfee birdshot.”
“The doctor examined Silent's wounds, bound them, and gave him a buttful of penicillin […]”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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