buttering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of spreading or applying butter on food or bread.

  - "I like to butter my toast before I eat it."
  - "Can you please butter the potatoes for the mashed potato dish?"

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Variants

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butter , buttered , buttering , butters , butter up , buttered up , buttering up , butters up

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Etymology

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Buttering comes from the Old English word 'butorian', which means 'to rub with butter'.

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Trivia

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1. Butter was once used as a form of currency in Europe.

2. Butter is a source of vitamin A and D.

3. Butter was first made by churning milk in a wooden barrel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spread: The action of spreading a substance over a surface.

2. Butter: A dairy product made from the churned fat of milk.

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Culture

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Buttering is a common practice in various cuisines around the world. In Indian cuisine, butter is used extensively in making dishes like parathas, naans, and biryanis. In European cuisine, butter is used for baking and making sauces.

How to Memorize "buttering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine spreading a thin layer of butter on a slice of bread using a knife.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'buttering' with the sensation of spreading a smooth layer of butter on food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Butter my Toast' to remember the meaning of 'buttering'.

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