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Syllabification: (butt)
Pronunciation: /bət/
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Definition of butt

noun

  • the person or thing at which criticism or humor, typically unkind, is directed:his singing is the butt of dozens of jokes
  • (usually butts) an archery or shooting target or range.
  • a mound on or in front of which a target is set up for archery or shooting.

Origin:

Middle English (in the archery sense): from Old French but, of unknown origin; perhaps influenced by French butte 'rising ground'

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