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butterfly - Dictionary definition and meaning for butterfly

BUTTERFLY

  • (noun) a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down

    synonyms : butterfly stroke

  • (noun) diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

  • (verb) talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

    "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries", "My husband never flirts with other women"

    synonyms : chat up , coquet , coquette , dally , flirt , mash , philander , romance

  • (verb) cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking

    "butterflied shrimp"

  • (verb) flutter like a butterfly

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