butting

[US]/ˈbʌtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈbʌtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of using one's head to collide with another person or object, especially as a dangerous or aggressive action in sports; the act of using one's head to make contact with another person or object, especially in a forceful way (often considered a foul); a boundary or point of connection between two things
v.to collide with something forcefully using one's head; to come into contact with something abruptly

Phrases & Collocations

butting heads

butting in

butting out

butting against

butting up

butting down

butting forward

butting off

butting around

butting together

Example Sentences

she was butting heads with her colleagues over the project.

the kids were butting in during the adult conversation.

he kept butting against the door, trying to get it open.

the two dogs were butting each other playfully in the yard.

she felt like she was butting up against a wall with her ideas.

he was butting into my personal life without permission.

the debate turned heated, with both sides butting heads.

they were butting against the rules to get their way.

my cat loves butting her head against my leg for attention.

the children were butting in line, trying to get ahead.

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