Butt in
verb
To interrupt a conversation or situation.
I was trying to explain my plan when John butted in and disrupted me.
Often appears as...
- don't butt in
- he butted in
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To interfere unnecessarily or unasked in something.
I was handling my issues perfectly fine till my boss butted in with his advice.
Often appears as...
- butt in uninvited
- butt in with advice
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To interrupt a conversation or situation.
I was trying to explain my plan when John butted in and disrupted me.
Often appears as...
- don't butt in
- he butted in
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To interfere unnecessarily or unasked in something.
I was handling my issues perfectly fine till my boss butted in with his advice.
Often appears as...
- butt in uninvited
- butt in with advice
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Flow
Use 'butt in' when somebody interrupts a smooth conversational flow without waiting for their turn.
She continually butted in, not letting anyone finish their sentences.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Butt in' implies rudeness or lack of manners when interrupting, often perceived negatively.
He seems rude because he always butts in while others speak.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
The phrase 'butt in' is informal and should be used mainly in casual conversations or writing.
My friends got annoyed when I kept butting in with irrelevant comments.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Flow
Use 'butt in' when somebody interrupts a smooth conversational flow without waiting for their turn.
She continually butted in, not letting anyone finish their sentences.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Butt in' implies rudeness or lack of manners when interrupting, often perceived negatively.
He seems rude because he always butts in while others speak.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
The phrase 'butt in' is informal and should be used mainly in casual conversations or writing.
My friends got annoyed when I kept butting in with irrelevant comments.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Flow
Use 'butt in' when somebody interrupts a smooth conversational flow without waiting for their turn.
She continually butted in, not letting anyone finish their sentences.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Butt in' implies rudeness or lack of manners when interrupting, often perceived negatively.
He seems rude because he always butts in while others speak.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
The phrase 'butt in' is informal and should be used mainly in casual conversations or writing.
My friends got annoyed when I kept butting in with irrelevant comments.
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