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butters
What does butters mean?
Ugly. Properly unattractive. Brutal little word that does a lot of damage in two syllables. Used about people or, more harshly, faces.
"Her boyfriend's nice but rah, he's a bit butters innit."
Origin
London slang from the late 90s/early 00s — possibly a riff on 'butt ugly'. Went mainstream via UK garage and grime, then again through 2010s YouTube and road rap.
Frequently asked questions
What does "butters" mean?
Butters is British slang for ugly or rough-looking — the opposite of peng (good-looking).
How do you use "butters" in a sentence?
"That outfit is butters, you're not wearing it out."
Is "butters" rude?
Yes, it's an insult about someone's appearance, so it can be hurtful or offensive depending on how it's used.
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