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Butted: meaning, definitions and examples

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butted

 

[ bสŒtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical confrontation

Butted refers to the act of pushing or hitting something with the head or horns. It is often used to describe actions of animals, especially in a contest of strength or dominance.

Synonyms

bumped, nudged, pushed.

Examples of usage

  • The goat butted the fence stubbornly.
  • He butted heads with his opponent during the debate.
  • The bull butted against the gate, trying to escape.
  • The dog butted its head into my hand, seeking attention.
Context #2 | Verb

argument or conflict

In informal contexts, butted can refer to someone interrupting or intruding into a conversation or situation, usually in a forceful or abrupt manner.

Synonyms

interrupted, intruded, invaded.

Examples of usage

  • She butted in during the meeting, which annoyed everyone.
  • He always butts into our discussions.
  • Stop butting your way into other people's business.
  • They butted heads during the project planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "butted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encostou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเค•เฅเค•เคพ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestoรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyenggol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zderzyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใคใ‹ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท butรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empujado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋”ช์ณค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narazil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narazil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’žๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trฤil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stungiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxunmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empujado

Etymology

The word 'butt' in its verb form has roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'butte', meaning to thrust or push. Its usage has evolved over time, initially denoting a physical action involving a striking movement, often associated with animals. The term is also related to the act of head-butting, which is a method of aggression or display of dominance seen in various animal species. The extension of 'butt' to colloquial uses in the context of interrupting conversation or disputes illustrates the flexibility of language, as it adapts to social dynamics and interpersonal interactions. This versatility has allowed the word to remain relevant and widely used in contemporary English.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,563, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.