Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
head-butt
verb
/ˈhɛdˌbʌt/
Definition
A head-butt is an act of striking someone with the forehead or front of the head.
Examples
- In a moment of anger, he decided to head-butt the wall.
- The player was penalized for head-butting his opponent during the game.
- During the celebration, they playfully head-butted each other.
Meaning
To hit someone with the head, often in a forceful way, which can be used in both playful and aggressive contexts.
Synonyms
- butt
- ram
- strike
- collide