Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of butterfly
"She felt butterflies in her stomach as she stepped onto the stage to give her first speech."
butterflies in one's stomach
In plain English: Butterflies are small, colorful insects with large wings that flutter around flowers and trees.
"She got butterflies in her stomach before walking into the interview."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of butterfly
"The caterpillar will not butterfly until it finds a suitable leaf to rest on."
In plain English: To butterflies means to feel nervous or excited, usually before doing something important.
"The excitement made my stomach do butterflies before I went on stage."