Buttercup

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbÊŒt.É™.kÊŒp/
• US IPA: /ˈbÊŒt.Éš.kÊŒp/

Full definition of buttercup

Noun

1. Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
2. Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil
3. Ironic term of address.
• 1987, Joyce Brandon, Lady and the Lawman (page 346)Listen, buttercup, you're damned good in bed. They don't come any better, but I'm really not interested in playing second fiddle to your camera or your young lovers.

Synonyms

• ranunculus, crowfoot