BUTTERIES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

Example: buttery praise; gave him a fulsome introduction; an oily sycophantic press agent; oleaginous hypocrisy; smarmy self-importance; the unctuous Uriah Heep; soapy compliments

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

resembling or containing or spread with butter

Example: a rich buttery cake

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a small storeroom for storing foods or wines