Be the butt of something

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To be the person who others make fun of or ridicule.

In every group of friends, there's always one person who seem to be the butt of all jokes.
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Often appears as...

  • be the butt of a joke
  • be the butt of ridicule

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Negative Connotation

This phrase implies negativity and should be used with sensitivity to not hurt feelings.

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She didn’t enjoy constantly being the butt of his sarcasm.
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Informal Context

Use it in informal situations, as it's casual and might be inappropriate in formal contexts.

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At family gatherings, I always seem to be the butt of playful teasing.
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Group Dynamics

Frequently used to describe dynamics within a group where one member is teased more often.

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New interns are usually the butt of jokes at the office.
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