BUTCHERLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

poorly done

Example: a botchy piece of work; it was an unskillful attempt

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

accompanied by bloodshed

Example: this bitter and sanguinary war

Synonyms

Butcherly, Sanguinary, Sanguineous, Unskillful, Slaughterous

🔗 Related Words

butcher – A related word in the same word family.

ly – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.

➡️ Words that Start with BU

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Words that End with LY ⬅️

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