butcher's
Synonym of butchershopSynonym of butchershop.
/ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/
Meaning
2 senses(UK, uncountable)Synonym of butchershop.
(Australia, UK, slang, uncountable)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!
Origin
From butcher + -’s, presumably abbreviation of butcher’s shop or similar; compare greengroFrom butcher + -’s, presumably abbreviation of butcher’s shop or similar; compare greengrocer’s etc.
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Synonyms
8 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable