Butcher's

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbÊŠtʃə(ɹ)z/

Origin

en + -butcher + 's, presumably abbreviation of butcher’s shop or similar; compare greengrocer’s etc.

Full definition of butcher's

Noun

1. (UK) A butcher’s shop
2. (Cockney rhyming slang, Australian rhyming slang) 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!

Synonyms

• (shop) US butcher shop, UK butcher's shop
• (look) dekko, gander, geek, look, squizz

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