The Butter Battle Book Glossary

by Dr. Seuss

The Butter Battle Book Glossary

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Dared

To be bold and have the courage to do something

Twitch

A sudden jerk or spasm

Prickly

Something that is covered in spikes or thorns

Depressed

An extreme sadness and loss of hope

Slingshots

A hand powered Y-shaped stick attached to an elastic to throw objects

Leader

Someone who is the head of the group and commands them

Spiffy

Someone who looks elegant and smart

Sagged

Something that is hanging or sinking downwards

Clobber

To harshly and violently strike something or someone

Despondent

To lose all hope and be disheartened

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