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butt 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. 1.To join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or invited; to interject (connotes a rude or discourteous interruption).
  2. 2.To join a queue not at the end, but in the middle.

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