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Synonyms of buttinsky

7 similar words

Another word for buttinsky is butterinsky. Other synonyms of buttinsky are kibitzer, meddler, nosey parker, stickybeak and yenta.

Synonyms and similar words for buttinsky

nounOne who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome; a busybody.

  • butterinsky
  • kibitzerA person who offers unsolicited views, advice, or criticism; one who kibitzes.
  • meddlerOne who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.
  • nosey parkerAn overly inquisitive or prying person.
  • stickybeak Australia, informal
  • yentaA woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.

nounA robust portable one-piece telephone instrument with clips, used by technicians and lines staff...

Meaning of buttinsky

  1. noun One who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome; a busybody.
  2. noun A robust portable one-piece telephone instrument with clips, used by technicians and lines staff for testing telephone circuits or making a temporary connection to a telephone line.

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Questions about synonyms of buttinsky

What is another word for buttinsky?
Buttinsky has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as butterinsky, kibitzer, meddler, nosey parker, stickybeak, yenta and butt set.
What does buttinsky mean?
Buttinsky means one who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome; a busybody.

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