Butted: meaning, definitions and examples
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butted
[ bสtษชd ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น encostou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคเฅเคเคพ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gestoรen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyenggol
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะฐัะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ zderzyล
๐ฏ๐ต ใถใคใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท butรฉ
๐ช๐ธ empujado
๐น๐ท itmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ช์ณค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุน
๐จ๐ฟ narazil
๐ธ๐ฐ narazil
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ trฤil
๐ฎ๐ธ stungiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ toxunmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ empujado
Word origin
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.
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