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Definition of butt in phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary


butt in

 phrasal verb
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Phrasal Verbs

    butt in (on somebody/something)

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  1. 1to interrupt a conversation rudely How can I explain if you keep butting in? + speech “Is that normal?” Josie butted in.
  2. 2(informal) to become involved in a situation that does not concern you synonym interfere I didn't ask you to butt in on my private business.
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