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buttinskies

The correct spelling is buttinskies.

How to pronounce buttinskies

noun

Say it like: But-tin-skee-s

The correct spelling is buttinskies. (derisive) One who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome. For example: "I wish I had never met that nosy buttinsky!"

Usage Examples

I wish I had never met that nosy buttinsky!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(derisive) One who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome.
  2. 2.(usually buttinski) A robust portable one-piece telephone instrument with clips, used by technicians and lines staff for testing telephone circuits or making a temporary connection to a telephone line.

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