buttstroke

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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.