Buttful

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Enough to fill a butt (cask).

    "While a buttful of water was thought enough for those who were rich enough to pay for it, waterworks were small undertakings; […]"

  2. 2
    Enough to fill a person's buttocks. Canada, US, slang

    "If the bugger tries to get back into the Corners he may end up with a buttful of Durfee birdshot."

Example

More examples

"While a buttful of water was thought enough for those who were rich enough to pay for it, waterworks were small undertakings; […]"

Etymology

From butt + -ful.

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