SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus

butut

noun
Save Word
bu·​tut | \ bu̇-ˈtüt How to pronounce butut (audio) \
plural bututs or butut

Definition of butut

: a monetary subunit of the dalasi — see dalasi at Money Table

First Known Use of butut

1972, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for butut

Wolof butuut, literally, something small

Learn More About butut

Dictionary Entries Near butut

butty lark

butut

butyl

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for butut

Cite this Entry

“Butut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butut. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

crepuscular

Listen to the pronunciation of crepuscular

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Words Named After People

  • name tags
  • Namesake of the leotard, Jules Léotard had what profession?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games