Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

butting

verb

/ˈbʌtɪŋ/

Definition

The act of striking or pushing against something with one’s head or body.

Examples

The bull was butting against the fence, trying to break free.
He accidentally knocked his head against the door while butting in to the conversation.
The playful puppy kept butting its head against my hand, asking for attention.

Meaning

Butting refers to the action of using one’s head to push against someone or something, often associated with animals like goats or dogs, but can also be used to describe certain human behaviors.