butt in

verb

butted in; butting in; butts in
Synonyms of butt innext

intransitive verb

: to meddle in the affairs of others : interfere

Examples of butt in in a Sentence

stop butting in on my personal life
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This weekend is a crowded one for the Colorado film festival scene, with the Boulder International Film Festival, Oscar-qualifying Aspen Shortsfest, ACT Human Rights Film Festival and Denver Silent Film festival all competing for butts in seats. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 Only halfway in frame, Kaulitz appeared to grab his wife's butt in a bit of cheeky PDA. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026 Their rich dark wash is slimming, modern, and versatile, while their mid-rise cut and high back pockets lifts and shapes my butt in the best way. Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026 No star has worked harder to put butts in seats since Barbie. Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for butt in

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of butt in was in 1899

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“Butt in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butt%20in. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

butt in

verb
: to meddle in someone else's business

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