adjective
butters
BUHT-uhz
Butters (adjective) means Ugly. Example: “He said the new car design looked butters.”
adjective
1
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.
Word forms
Butterses plural
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Etymology
Originally a shortening of "butterface" ("nice body, but her face...") plus a slang -s ending.
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.