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Meaning of buttinsky

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

buttinsky

Pronunciation:/bʌtˈɪnski/

noun

Definitions

  1. (derisive) One who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome.

    Example: I wish I had never met that nosy buttinsky!

    Synonyms:backseat driverbusybodykibitzermeddler
  2. (usually buttinski) A robust portable one-piece telephone instrument with clips, used by technicians and lines staff for testing telephone circuits or making a temporary connection to a telephone line.