Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buttinsky
noun
/bʌˈtɪn.ski/
Definition
A person who butt into others’ affairs or conversations, often in an intrusive or meddlesome manner.
Examples
- He’s such a buttinsky; he always has to know everyone else’s business.
- Don’t be a buttinsky during the meeting; let others share their thoughts.
Meaning
Someone who is overly involved in the matters of others, usually unsolicited.
Synonyms
- meddler
- interloper
- busybody
- intruder
