1. a pale yellow edible fat made by churning milk or cream

1. to spread butter on something
2. to flatter someone excessively
Usage: informal

Examples

• She spread butter on her toast.
• The recipe calls for two sticks of butter.
• Please butter the bread before making sandwiches.
• He tried to butter up his boss before asking for a raise.
• Fresh butter tastes better than margarine.
• The cook buttered the pan to prevent sticking.
• Don’t try to butter me up with compliments.