butchering
|butch/er/ing|
B2
/ˈbʊtʃərɪŋ/
(butcher)
meat shop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'butcher' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'boucher', where 'bouc' meant 'goat'.
Historical Evolution
'boucher' transformed into the Middle English word 'bocher', and eventually became the modern English word 'butcher'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who slaughters goats', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who slaughters animals for food'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of slaughtering animals for food.
The farmer was butchering the pigs for the market.
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Verb 2
to ruin something through clumsy handling or execution.
He was butchering the song with his off-key singing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 20:31