BUTT


Meaning of BUTT in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

Someone’s ~ is their bottom. (AM INFORMAL, RUDE)

Frieda grinned, pinching him on the ~.

N-COUNT

2.

The ~ or the ~ end of a weapon or tool is the thick end of its handle.

Troops used tear gas and rifle ~s to break up the protests...

N-COUNT: oft n N, N of n

3.

The ~ of a cigarette or cigar is the small part of it that is left when someone has finished smoking it.

= stub

N-COUNT: oft n N, N of n

4.

A ~ is a large barrel used for collecting or storing liquid.

N-COUNT: usu with supp

5.

If someone or something is the ~ of jokes or criticism, people often make fun of them or criticize them.

He is still the ~ of cruel jokes about his humble origins.

= target

N-SING: usu the N of n

6.

If a person or animal ~s you, they hit you with the top of their head.

Lawrence kept on ~ing me but the referee did not warn him.

VERB: V n, also V n prep

7.

see also head-~ , water ~

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