butt end

noun

1. butt ¹( defs 1, 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of butt end¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Goodman said the elder Seefried jabbed at him with the butt end of the flagpole and yelled about wanting to know the location of lawmakers.

From Washington Post

Goodman, who is Black, testified that Seefried jabbed at him with the butt end of that flagpole as he sought to keep the mob out of the Senate chamber.

From Washington Post

He said he can use the butt end to beat up his enemies rather than rolling out the blade to slash them.

From Washington Post

"Looked like it could have been the butt end come up. ... Let the league look at it and let them see what they think."

From Fox News

“Looked like it could have been the butt end come up. … Let the league look at it and let them see what they think.”

From Washington Times

Related Words

• deadline
• edge
• point
• term
• top