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buttering

The correct spelling is buttering.

How to pronounce buttering

verb

Say it like: But-ter-ing

The correct spelling is buttering. To spread butter on. For example: "Butter the toast."

Usage Examples

Butter the toast.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To spread butter on.
  2. 2.To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow.
  3. 3.To increase (stakes) at every throw of dice, or every game.

noun

  1. 1.The application of butter to something.

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