butt in

Idioms  

1. Interfere, interrupt, intrude. For example, Mom is always butting in on our conversations, or It's against the law for employers to butt in on personal matters. This term alludes to the thrusting of an animal with its horns. [Slang; 1890s]

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Example Sentences

Associated Press writer Riazat Butt in Islamabad contributed to this report.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2023

On Tuesday morning, after having seen photographs of Mr. Butt in the news media, Mr. Hasan emailed the constable that had dealt with his assault case.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2017

Neighbors and friends noticed his behavior, including a mother of three who lived in the same apartment building as Mr. Butt in Barking, a suburb in eastern London.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2017

Associated Press reporter Dave Campbell and AP freelancer Jason Butt in Baltimore contributed to this report.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2012

“Is the gen’leman at ’ome?” he asked of Mrs Butt, in a gruff, hoarse voice, as if still engaged in a struggle with a bad cold.

From Charlie to the Rescue by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)