butcher's

See also: butchers

English

Etymology

From butcher +‎ -’s, presumably abbreviation of butcher’s shop or similar; compare greengrocer’s etc.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

butcher’s (uncountable)

  1. (UK) Synonym of butchershop.
  2. (UK, Australia, rhyming slang) A look (short form of butcher's hook)
    Gorblimey, would you ’ave a butcher’s at the bristols on this bird in the currant bun!
    Astonishing, look at this woman's breasts printed in The Sun!

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