butt

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: buh

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Get up off your butt and get to work.

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

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

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.