butt
word
Definition
As a noun, 'butt' commonly means a person's buttocks in informal English. It can also mean the remaining end of a cigarette after most of it has been smoked.
Usage & Nuances
'Butt' for the body is informal and common in everyday speech, but it can sound childish, blunt, or rude depending on context; more neutral options include 'bottom' or 'rear'. In expressions like 'cigarette butt', the cigarette meaning is clear from context. Also note the phrase 'butt in' means to interrupt or join a conversation without being invited.
Example Sentences
He fell on his butt on the ice.
basic
Please put your cigarette butt in the trash.
basic
The baby sat on his butt and laughed.
basic
Don't just drop your cigarette butt on the ground.
natural
He always butts in when other people are talking.
natural
I've been sitting on my butt all day and need some fresh air.
natural