adjective
butters
BUHT-uhz
Butters (adjective) means Ugly. Example: “He said the new car design looked butters.”
adjective
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Ugly.
"He said the new car design looked butters."
How to use butters
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for unattractive.
When to use it
Very informal British slang, mostly used by younger speakers.
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Etymology
Originally a shortening of "butterface" ("nice body, but her face...") plus a slang -s ending.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “butters” mean?
The word “butters” means ugly. In plain terms, slang for unattractive.
How do you pronounce “butters”?
“Butters” is pronounced BUHT-uhz (/ˈbʌ.tɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “butters” in a sentence?
Here is “butters” used in a sentence: “He said the new car design looked butters.”
What part of speech is “butters”?
“Butters” is an adjective.
