General
butt
What does butt mean?
Mate, pal, friend. The standard Valleys form of address — 'alright, butt?' is how you greet anyone from the milkman to your best mate. Has nothing to do with the American 'butt' meaning arse; this one is pure Welsh warmth.
"Alright butt, you coming down the club later?"
Origin
Welsh Valleys term of address, possibly from 'butty' (workmate, especially in mining) which itself may come from 'booty' (sharing out spoils) or the Welsh 'bytti'. Heard all over the South Wales coalfield communities.
Frequently asked questions
What does "butt" mean in South Wales?
In South Wales, "butt" means mate or pal — a friendly way to address someone.
How do you use "butt" in a sentence?
"Alright, butt? How's it going?" — a typical South Wales greeting to a friend.
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