buttstroke
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The act of striking a person with the butt of a rifle.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In the video game Halo, buttstrokes do the same damage regardless of the weapon you use.
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).
Common questions
What does “buttstroke” mean?
The act of striking a person with the butt of a rifle.
Is “buttstroke” formal or informal?
buttstroke is generally slang.