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/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ · noun
Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot..
When she touched my hand, what a chill I got Her lips are like a volcano that's hot I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup. I'm in love - I'm all shook up.
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.
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Buttercup means Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot..
Common synonyms include ranunculus, crowfoot, kingcup, goldcup.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
When she touched my hand, what a chill I got Her lips are like a volcano that's hot I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup. I'm in love - I'm all shook up.
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