butcher in English
- butcher⇄butcher, noun, verb.
- butcher⇄noun butcherer.
- butcher⇄noun 1. a person who cuts up and sells meat.
2. a person whose work is killing animals for food.
(SYN) slaughterer.
3. (Figurative.) a brutal killer; murderer.
Ex. O pardon me ... that I am meek and gentle with these butchers ( - butcher⇄v.t. 1. to kill (animals) for food.
(SYN) slaughter.
2. to kill (people, wild animals, or birds) wholesale, needlessly, or cruelly.
Ex. ... Butchered to make a Roman holiday (Byron).
(SYN) massacre.
3. (Figurative.) to k
butcher in Marathi मराठी
butcher in Sindhi سنڌي
butcher in Tamil தமிழ்
butcher in Telugu తెలుగు
Butcher
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈbʊtʃər/
Definitions
- Noun: A person who slaughters animals and prepares their meat for sale.
- Noun: A person who kills in a brutal or senseless manner.
- Verb: To kill or wound (someone or something) in a brutal manner.
- Verb: To mess up or handle clumsily (e.g., "He butchered the task").
Usage Examples
- The butcher sold fresh cuts of meat every day.
- During the war, many innocent lives were butchered in the conflict.
- He butchered the song, forgetting all the lyrics.
Etymology
From Old French "boucher" (late 14th century), from Old French "boche," meaning "ox" or "cow." The word evolved from referring specifically to a person who slaughtered animals, to its broader, more figurative meanings.
Synonyms
- Slaughterer
- Meat processor
- Carver
- Executioner
- Destroyer
Antonyms
- Preserver
- Healer
- Protector
- Conserver
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | جزار | /jazza:r/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 屠夫 | /tú fū/ |
| French | Boucher | /buʃɛʁ/ |
| German | Metzger | /ˈmɛtsɡɐ/ |
| Hindi | बचनेवाला | /baćnevala/ |
| Italian | Macellaio | /matʃelˈlajo/ |
| Japanese | 肉屋 | /nikuya/ |
| Korean | 정육점 주인 | /jeong-yuk-jeom ju-in/ |
| Portuguese | Talhante | /taʎˈɐ̃tʃi/ |
| Russian | Мясник | /mʲɪˈsʲnʲɪk/ |
| Spanish | Carnicero | /kaɾniˈθeɾo/ |
| Bengali | মাংস বিক্রেতা | /maŋso bikreta/ |
| Gujarati | કસાઈ | /kasaai/ |
| Kannada | ಮಾಂಸಮರಿ | /maamsamari/ |
| Malayalam | മാംസക്കാരൻ | /maamsakkaaran/ |
| Marathi | मांस विक्रेता | /maans vikreta/ |
| Punjabi | ਕਸਾਈ | /kasaai/ |
| Tamil | கறி வியாபாரி | /kaṟi viyāpāri/ |
| Telugu | మాంస విక్రేత | /maamsa vikreta/ |
| Urdu | قصائی | /kasaai/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In various dialects and regions, "butcher" might be pronounced differently, with some regional variations in the pronunciation of the "ch" sound, such as "bu-chuh" in some North American accents.
Historical Usage
The role of the butcher has been integral to societies for centuries. Historically, butchers were often highly respected figures within their communities, responsible for providing sustenance. In medieval and early modern times, the title "butcher" also referred to a butcher’s guild or craft profession.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, butchers hold significant social standing, especially in rural areas where meat is an important part of the diet. The term "butcher" can also have a negative connotation when used figuratively to describe someone who causes harm or mishandles a task or a situation.
More Information
While the primary role of a butcher has evolved over time, butchers continue to play an essential part in the food industry. Today, many butchers also specialize in gourmet meats or organic and free-range products. The term "butcher" has become a symbol of craftsmanship, skill, and the art of preparing quality meat products.