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Meaning of flatter

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flatter

Pronunciation:/ˈflætə//ˈflætɚ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having no variations in height.

    Example: The land around here is flat.

  2. (voice) Without variations in pitch.

  3. Having small or invisible breasts and/or buttocks.

    Example: That girl is completely flat on both sides.

  4. (note) Lowered by one semitone.

flatter

Pronunciation:/ˈflætə//ˈflætɚ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

  2. To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.

  3. To portray someone to advantage.

    Example: Her portrait flatters her.

  4. To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.

flatter

Pronunciation:/ˈflætə//ˈflætɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.

  2. A flat-faced fulling hammer.

  3. A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.

  4. Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.