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单词 buttinsky
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

buttinsky

noun

variants also buttinski
as in busybody
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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  • busybody
  • intruder
  • interloper
  • meddler
  • gossiper
  • kibitzer
  • gossip
  • informant
  • interferer
  • intermeddler
  • informer
  • nosey parker
  • kibbitzer
  • spy
  • gawker
  • rubberneck
  • rubbernecker
  • snoop
  • tattletale
  • snake
  • gaper
  • snooper
  • tattler
  • peeper
  • quidnunc
  • gazer
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  • gawper
  • pryer
  • prier
  • teller
  • discloser
  • squealer
  • blabber
  • stool pigeon
  • revealer
  • telltale
  • sneak
  • snitcher
  • betrayer
  • talebearer
  • peeping Tom
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