butcher — a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʊtʃər/
Korean meaning: 정육점 주인, 푸줏간 주인
Korean pronunciation: **부**처
Example Sentences
- My dad asked the butcher for advice on cooking the perfect steak.
- She butchered the karaoke song so badly that people covered their ears.
- The famous chef started as a simple butcher in his hometown.
butcher
NOUN//ˈbʊtʃər//
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'bouchier', derived from 'bouc' meaning 'goat', referring to someone who slaughters goats. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence after the 1066 conquest.
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📝Examples
“My dad asked the butcher for advice on cooking the perfect steak.”
“She butchered the karaoke song so badly that people covered their ears.”
“The famous chef started as a simple butcher in his hometown.”
“Don't let him butcher your haircut - go to a professional salon!”
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