Old butt

Old butt

OLD BUT oʊld bʌt
Noun

Friend.

Example Sentences

"Alright old butt?"
"How be, old butt?"

Etymology & History

Gloucestershire Forest of Dean term for friend or mate. Butt as term of endearment, similar to butty (friend). Traditional mining community term.

Word Details

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Region
Gloucestershire
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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