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单词 buttinskies
释义

buttinsky

noun

butt·​in·​sky bə-ˈdin-skē How to pronounce buttinsky (audio)
bət-ˈin-skē
variants or less commonly buttinski
plural buttinskies
: a person given to butting in : a troublesome meddler

Synonyms

  • busybody
  • interferer
  • interloper
  • intermeddler
  • intruder
  • kibitzer
  • kibbitzer
  • meddler
  • nosey parker [chiefly British]
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Example Sentences

there's always some buttinsky who has to tell you there's a better way to do whatever you're doing
Recent Examples on the Web Linda Tripp, world-famous buttinsky , Dropped a dime on M. Lewinsky. Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2020 Rather, the story is set in motion by Kevin O’Neill (Rick Holmes), a private-equity manager and arrogant buttinsky who takes an interest in Cara. Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 June 2018

Word History

Etymology

butt in + -sky, -ski (last element in Slavic surnames)

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

buttinskies

noun

plural of buttinsky
as in intruders
a person who meddles in the affairs of others there's always some buttinsky who has to tell you there's a better way to do whatever you're doing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • intruders
  • nosey parkers
  • intermeddlers
  • spies
  • gossips
  • kibbitzers
  • gossipers
  • interlopers
  • interferers
  • informants
  • meddlers
  • busybodies
  • betrayers
  • kibitzers
  • informers
  • priers
  • gawpers
  • pryers
  • snakes
  • prattlers
  • stool pigeons
  • snoops
  • quidnuncs
  • rubbernecks
  • peeping Toms
  • gazers
  • gapers
  • snitchers
  • rubberneckers
  • peepers
  • gawkers
  • snoopers
  • talebearers
  • tellers
  • revealers
  • sneaks
  • tattlers
  • tattletales
  • disclosers
  • blabbers
  • squealers
  • telltales
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