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bottler

|bot/tler|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈbɑːt.lɚ/

🇬🇧

/ˈbɒt.lə/

bottling or lacking courage

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bottler' originates from the English word 'bottle,' which comes from the Old French 'bouteille,' derived from the Latin 'butticula,' meaning 'small cask.'

Historical Evolution

'bouteille' transformed into the Middle English word 'bottle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bottler.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a person who bottles,' but over time it evolved to include the informal British meaning of 'a coward.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or company that bottles drinks or other liquids.

The bottler ensured that each bottle was sealed tightly.

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Noun 2

(British informal) A person who fails to do something due to lack of courage.

He was called a bottler for not taking the penalty shot.

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Last updated: 2025/01/20 00:32