Butcher (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: butch·​er
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈbʊtʃ.ər/ US: /ˈbʊtʃ.ɚ/

American Pronunciation of the word Butcher

Butcher as a NOUN
Meaning: A person who works with meat and sells the meat in a shop.
Example:
> We asked the butcher to keep some good steaks for the weekend.
> Every Monday our butcher stocks his fridges with some fresh meat.

Butcher as a VERB
#1 Meaning: When an animal is killed and cut up for their meat.
Example:
> That is where they butcher live stock to be sold to different supermarkets.
> The butchered sheep and chicken should be transported immediately.

#2 Meaning: To brutally execute a significant number of victims.
Example:
> People are being butchered and no-one has been arrested yet.
> He butchered 20 people before he was caught.

#3 Meaning: The act of performing poorly or handling something in a way that completely ruins it.
Example:
> They butchered the entire story line when they made a movie of the book.
> He butchered the name of his company when he decided to spread all the lies.

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