in (the) bud



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in (the) bud

In an undeveloped, immature, or incipient state. Tommy has become quite a little painter in bud recently. The young dramatist's style led one reviewer to liken him to an Ibsen in the bud.
See also: bud

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TanziTAN-zeeEnglish (Rare)
Egan['i:gən]
SlÁIneSLAW-naIrish
Michal (2)-Biblical, Hebrew
Asgeir-Norwegian
Tomasato-MAH-sahSpanish