butt heads

phrase

: to come into conflict

Examples of butt heads in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Appearing in the show’s third season, Wegland was a member of Bartlet’s re-election team who butted heads with Toby. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

However, the two lawyers appeared to butt heads at one point during the hearing. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

Several years before his death, Andrew allegedly butted heads with Emma and Lizzie over his decision to buy a home for one of Abby’s family members. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

The two longtime friends are still getting over butting heads in Season 2. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for butt heads

• bedspreads
• bedsteads
• blockheads
• bulkheads
• bullheads
• crossbreds
• embeds
• farmsteads
• foreheads
• hogsheads
• homesteads
• hotbeds