butter down
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Meaning · English
To butter (something) thoroughly; to add a substantial amount of butter to (something).
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “butter down” mean?
To butter (something) thoroughly; to add a substantial amount of butter to (something).
Is “butter down” formal or informal?
butter down is generally informal.