Definitions

butting

[buht-ing] / ˈbʌt ɪŋ /

Part of Speech:

All (3) Noun (1) Verb (2)

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buttocks n.
bang up against with head v.
touch, adjoin v.

NOUN

buttocks

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backside behind bottom bum derriere tush

STRONG

ass fanny keister rear seat tail tushie

WEAK

gluteus maximus haunches hindquarters posterior

VERB

bang up against with head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collide run into shove smack

STRONG

batter buck buffet bump bunt gore hook horn jab knock poke prod punch push ram strike thrust toss

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage dissuade pull tap

VERB

touch, adjoin

Synonyms

STRONG

abut border bound communicate join jut meet neighbor project protrude verge

Antonyms

STRONG

disjoin divide keep separate

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butting

Here we see the real history butting up against the expected fantasy of Norse legends, warriors and gods.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

He was frequently butting heads with the Blues' owners in his 18 months in charge and on 1 January left the club.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Instead, investors doubled down on soaring precious metals as gold prices continued to break new ground, butting up close to $4,900 a troy ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

In TLC’s furthering of awareness on OI, the series introduces Jay Manuel and Pamela Chavez by highlighting their upbeat, can-do attitude butting up against the harsh realities of society and their own medical limitations.

From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2025

“Now look who’s butting in,” complained one of the doctors.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller