noun Common

butt

buht

Butt (noun) means a person's buttocks. Example: “He fell right on his butt.”

noun

A person's buttocks.

"He fell right on his butt."

The thicker or blunt end of something, such as a weapon or tool.

"He hit the nail with the butt of his hand."

The remaining short piece of something after most of it is used, especially a cigarette.

"He stubbed the cigarette butt out in the ashtray."

The target of ridicule or jokes.

"He was the butt of every joke at school."

verb

To hit or push against something with the head.

"The goat butted the fence repeatedly."

To interrupt or push into a conversation or line.

"Don't butt in while I'm talking."

How to use butt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe rear end/backside, the blunt end of something, a leftover stub (like a cigarette), or to headbutt/interrupt.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "but" (the conjunction) — they sound identical but are spelled and used completely differently.

Easily confused with

but →

Common pairings

butt in cigarette butt butt heads with

Word forms

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Etymology

From Old English words meaning "small piece of land" or "end, stub," ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "end" or "bottom."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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backside rear bottom rump behind seat

Related words

back late soon front behind forward bed base

Rhymes for butt

mutt putt

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of butt?

"butt" (noun) means a person's buttocks.

What is another word for butt?

Other words for "butt" include backside, rear, bottom, rump, behind, seat.

What are the different meanings of butt?

"butt" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person's buttocks; 2. The thicker or blunt end of something, such as a weapon or tool; 3. The remaining short piece of something after most of it is used, especially a cigarette.

How do you use butt in a sentence?

Example: "He fell right on his butt."

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