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plural buttercups
Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot. examples
Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil. examples
Affectionate or ironic term of address. quotations examples
When she touched my hand, what a chill I gotHer lips are like a volcano that's hotI'm proud to say that she's my buttercup.I'm in love - I'm all shook up.
1957, “All Shook Up”, Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley (lyrics), performed by Elvis Presley
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.
1987, Joyce Brandon, Lady and the Lawman, page 346