butt

[bʌt]

butt Definition

• 1. the end or extremity of something, especially the thicker or larger end
• 2. a person's buttocks

Using butt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "butt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The butt of the rifle was worn from use.

• Example

  She slipped and fell on her butt.

• Example

  He kicked him in the butt.

• Example

  The target was hit right in the butt.

butt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for butt

• end
• tip
• rear
• backside
• extremity

Phrases with butt

• butt out

  to stop interfering or meddling in someone else's business

  Example

  I wish my mother would butt out of my personal life.

• butt heads

  to argue or fight with someone

  Example

  The two politicians constantly butt heads over policy issues.

• butt of a joke

  the person or thing that is made fun of in a joke

  Example

  He became the butt of everyone's jokes after he tripped and fell on stage.

Origins of butt

from Old English 'buttuc', meaning 'end, small piece of land'

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Summary: butt in Brief

The word 'butt' [bʌt] refers to either the end or extremity of something or a person's buttocks. It can be used in phrases like 'butt out,' meaning to stop interfering, or 'butt heads,' meaning to argue or fight. 'Butt of a joke' refers to the person or thing that is made fun of in a joke.