buttinsky
Americannoun
plural
buttinskiesEtymology
Origin of buttinsky
1900–05, Amer.; butt in intrude + -sky, extracted from Slavic surnames
Example Sentences
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And you have the right idea not to buttinsky.
From Washington Post
“You’re a buttinsky,” said Bongo wearily “But I love you anyway.”
From Literature
One publicity expert framed him as the scrappy kid, a “buttinsky,” not sophisticated but shaped up at sea.
From National Geographic
Jay sits in the back but he’s a buttinsky, leaping into every argument.
From New York Times
Being a buttinsky, I had to join their fun conversation.
From New York Times
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