Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
butters
noun; slang
/ˈbʌtərz/
Definition
A slang term often used to describe someone who is overly flattering or fawning, sometimes with a sense of insincerity.
Examples
- He’s always butters around the boss to get promotions.
- Stop being so butters; just give me your honest opinion.
- They think he’s just butters because he never disagrees with anyone.
Meaning
In colloquial usage, ‘butters’ can refer to someone who excessively compliments others to gain favor, often in a manipulative way.
Synonyms
- Flatterers
- Sycophants
- Brown nosers
