buttinsky

American  

[buht-in-skee] / bʌtˈɪn ski /

Or buttinski

noun

Slang.

plural

buttinskies

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

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Etymology

Origin of buttinsky

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

Explanation

A buttinsky is that one person who just can’t resist jumping into everyone else's business, offering advice or opinions even when no one asks for it. The word buttinsky is a fun mix of butt, as in when someone "butts in," and the playful suffix -insky. It brings to mind that nosy neighbor or friend who always has to chime in on every situation, even when it’s not really their business. It’s a lighthearted way to call out those folks who often end up being more annoying than helpful, regardless of their good intentions.

Example Sentences

More time looking out the window tends to result in more opportunities to be a buttinsky.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2020

The hero of your book is described by a shipmate as a “blue-eyed, wise-cracking, flapper-chasing buttinsky sort of fellow.”

From National Geographic • Jan. 13, 2018

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

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2017

Indeed, you can see a parallel between beatific buttinsky Kate and Silverstone, a cheerfully proselytizing animal-rights do-gooder who eats no meat, eggs or dairy.

From Time Magazine Archive

As for me, I promised Bongo I will never be a buttinsky again.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate