butt
Example Sentences
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The piano is not that complicated, but the trumpet is a pain in the butt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The papers were filled with details of high-profile affairs he had while he was in a relationship with Dell’Olio and his love life was often the butt of jokes.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
In practice, this means “exercises that build your butt while minimizing growth in the quads, hamstrings and thighs.”
From Salon • May 8, 2026
It was often the butt of jokes due to its low-cost model, lemon-colored planes and lack of amenities.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
“Well, maybe I wouldn’t have gotten eaten by one if I didn’t have to save your butt from getting swatted by one,” Owen said.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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