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BUTCHERLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does butcherly mean?
• BUTCHERLY (adjective)
The adjective BUTCHERLY has 2 senses:
1. poorly done
2. accompanied by bloodshed
Familiarity information: BUTCHERLY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Poorly done
Synonyms:
botchy; butcherly; unskillful
Context example:
it was an unskillful attempt
Similar:
unskilled (not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency)
Derivation:
butcher (someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Accompanied by bloodshed
Synonyms:
butcherly; gory; sanguinary; sanguineous; slaughterous
Context example:
this bitter and sanguinary war
Similar:
bloody (having or covered with or accompanied by blood)
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