Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

butt in





Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

"This means national sovereignty. Any country which has oil of this quality won't allow anyone to butt in," he said.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“China is absolutely kicking our butt in terms of cost and manufacturing,” Mr. Hargis says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Close also thanked Littleton for the way she cut the kitchen dance scene in “The Big Chill,” specifically for “putting my butt in that shot.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 10, 2024

Initially, my pushup form was terrible—my elbows turned out, my butt in the air—and I could barely do a consecutive 10 rep.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2023

Wasn’t my fault she lost her balance and fell on her butt in front of everybody.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training