butts up
The phrase "butts up" has multiple meanings, including a playground game and idiomatic uses describing physical proximity or confrontation.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To be in close contact or proximity with something, often touching it.
Example
- The bookshelf butts up against the wall in the living room.
- Her desk butts up to mine in the office.
B2General
(idiomatic)To confront or challenge someone or something directly.
Example
- During the meeting, he butted up against the new policy.
B1Playground
(games, North American)A game where players throw a ball against a wall and try to catch it. If a player misses, they must touch the wall before another player hits them with the ball.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "butts up":
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