Cupboard
21cupboard — noun there are clean potholders in the cupboard Syn: cabinet, sideboard, buffet; dresser, armoire, credenza, chiffonier, closet, wardrobe, commode …
22cupboard — n. a recess or piece of furniture with a door and (usu.) shelves, in which things are stored. Phrases and idioms: cupboard love a display of affection meant to secure some gain. Etymology: ME f. CUP + BOARD …
23Cupboard love — Cupboard Cup board (k[u^]b b[ e]rd), n. [Cup + board.] 1. A board or shelf for cups and dishes. [Obs.] Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. A small closet in a room, with shelves to receive cups, dishes, food, etc.; hence, any small closet. [1913 Webster]… …
24Cupboard Love — is an English phrase referring to affection that is given purely to gain a reward.The term is derives from the way in which a cat will give a cupboard containing its food superficial love (which is not normally exhibited) when it wants to be fed …
25Cupboard love — is an English phrase referring to affection that is given purely to gain a reward. The term derives from the way in which a cat will give a cupboard containing its food superficial love (which is not normally exhibited) when it wants to be… …
26cupboard faith — noun A show of faith for material end • • • Main Entry: ↑cupboard …
27cupboard love — cupboard lover. a personal attachment that appears to be motivated by love but in fact stems from the hope of gain. [1750 60] * * * …
28cupboard love — (UK) To show love to gain something from someone …
29cupboard love — ► NOUN ▪ affection that is feigned so as to obtain something …
30cupboard love — noun a show of affection motivated by selfishness • Hypernyms: ↑kindness, ↑benignity * * * noun : insincere love professed for the sake of gain • cupboard lover noun * * * cupboard lover. a personal attac …
