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BUTTERFLIES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Butterflies.

Butterflies - as a noun

A swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butterfly stroke

Butterflies - as a verb

Flutter like a butterfly

Cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking

Example: "Butterflied shrimp"

Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

Example: "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chat upcoquetcoquettedallyflirtmashphilanderromance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speaktalk
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I saw some butterflies fluttering around in the garden."
"The boys chased after the colorful butterflies in the meadow."
"The field was filled with a swarm of butterflies."
"I felt a flutter of butterflies in my stomach before the big performance."
"I saw a group of butterflies fluttering in the garden."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTERFLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, butterflies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTERFLIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BUTTERFLIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, butterflies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTERFLIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BUTTERFLIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, butterflies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTERFLIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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