butt
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: buh
Sense 1
The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end. — The buttocks or anus (used as a minced oath in idiomatic expressions; less objectionable than arse/ass).
Register: slang
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end. — The buttocks or anus (used as a minced oath in idiomatic expressions; less objectionable than arse/ass). — The whole buttocks and pelvic region that includes one's private parts.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end. — The buttocks or anus (used as a minced oath in idiomatic expressions; less objectionable than arse/ass). — Body; self.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “butt” mean?
The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end. — The buttocks or anus (used as a minced oath in idiomatic expressions; less objectionable than arse/ass).
Is “butt” formal or informal?
butt is generally slang.