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butteriness

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but⋅ter⋅y

1  [buht-uh-ree]
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–adjective
1. like, containing, or spread with butter.
2. resembling butter, as in smoothness or softness of texture: a vest of buttery leather.
3. grossly flattering; smarmy.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME buttry. See butter, -y 1

Related forms:
but⋅ter⋅i⋅ness, noun
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but·ter·y 1   (bŭt'ə-rē)   
adj.  

  1. Containing or spread with butter.

  2. Like or resembling butter.

  3. Marked by effusive and insincere flattery.

but'ter·i·ness n.
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