Looking for the meaning of the word BUTCHERLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BUTCHERLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Butcherly
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 16th century; earliest use found in Rede Me and be nott Wrothe. From butcher + -ly
Definition:
Inflicting or involving brutal slaughter or injury; barbarous; bloody; (of a blow or stroke) rough, violent; hacking.
Definition:
Characteristic or reminiscent of a butcher; of or relating to a butcher.
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 21
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 19
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 19