butt

Example Sentences

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But I never wanted religion to be the butt of the joke.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"Government has a duty to educate people about the health risks, but beyond that politicians and anti-smoking campaigners should butt out," he tells BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

That Quinn and Jack Hughes agreed to be the butt of the joke by simply standing there is enough in the show’s non-partisan judgment.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

This comes in handy during tax season when spouses butt heads over each other’s saving, spending and investing habits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“It’s so hard to find what my mama calls modest clothes in the regular stores. You know, long enough to cover your butt, half sleeves or longer, not so tight you can’t even breathe.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan