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Rarebutt in
The correct spelling is butt in.
How to pronounce butt in
verb
Say it like: But-t i-n
The correct spelling is butt in. To join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or invited; to interject (connotes a rude or discourteous interruption). For example: "Forgive me for butting in."
Usage Examples
“Forgive me for butting in.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or invited; to interject (connotes a rude or discourteous interruption).
- 2.To join a queue not at the end, but in the middle.
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