buttinsky

or butt·in·ski

[ buht-in-skee ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural butt·in·skies.

1. a person who interferes in the affairs of others; meddler.

Word History and Origins

Origin of buttinsky¹

1900–05, Amer.; butt in intrude + -sky, extracted from Slavic surnames

Example Sentences

And you have the right idea not to buttinsky.

From Washington Post

“You’re a buttinsky,” said Bongo wearily “But I love you anyway.”

From Literature

One publicity expert framed him as the scrappy kid, a “buttinsky,” not sophisticated but shaped up at sea.

From National Geographic

Jay sits in the back but he’s a buttinsky, leaping into every argument.

From New York Times

Being a buttinsky, I had to join their fun conversation.

From New York Times