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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
butterflies en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪz/
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, plural, plural-only) Ellipsis of butterflies in one's stomach.
And I wish that I could be with you tonight / 'Cause you give me butterflies
2001, “Butterflies”, in Invincible, performed by Michael Jackson:Attraction depends on several factors, including mystery and spontaneity—especially early on in the relationship. It’s what keeps those butterflies and the desire for more connection alive.
2023 August 22, Megan Schaltegger, “Hate to Say It: The "Find My" App Could Be Hurting Your Relationship”, in Cosmopolitan:I'm getting butterflies, like what the hell? / When I'm still feeling right all by myself
2020, 8485, “1:15”:I was apprehensive, feeling butterflies, pissed, the sun cracking the flags.
2005, Andrew Porter, Suicide Squad: The Inside Story of a Football Firm:I should be over all the butterflies / But I'm into you
2013, Hayley Williams, Taylor York, “Still Into You”, in Paramore, performed by Paramore:Trying to ignore his butterflies, he looks down at his watch just about every minute to make sure he has the right time.
2007, Jeffrey Brown, Heavens Gate: Revelations, page 70:
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(form-of, plural) plural of butterfly
Deriveds
butterflies in one's stomach
butterflies en · VERB
Pronunciation
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- /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪz/
Meanings
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(form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) third-person singular simple present indicative of butterfly