butterball

English

noun
Definitions
  • A round lump of a coagulated fat used in cooking such as butter, margarine, or a spread
  • (derogatory) An overweight person.
  • A small North American duck, the bufflehead, Bucephala albeola
  • (North America) A turkey.

Etymology

Compound from English butter + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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