Butt is a short, informal noun referring to the posterior or buttocks. It can also mean the end or blunt projection of an object, or to strike against something. In casual speech, it often conveys a colloquial or humorous tone and appears in phrases like 'pull your butt cheeks together' (humorous). The term is common in everyday conversation but considered vulgar in formal contexts. It’s also used as a verb meaning to decorate with a butt joint in carpentry, though this usage is rare today.
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