butt
South Wales for mate or pal.
Definitions
Mate, pal, friend. The standard Valleys form of address — 'alright, butt?' is how you greet anyone from the milkman to your best mate. Has nothing to do with the American 'butt' meaning arse; this one is pure Welsh warmth.
butt In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Welsh Valleys term of address, possibly from 'butty' (workmate, especially in mining) which itself may come from 'booty' (sharing out spoils) or the Welsh 'bytti'. Heard all over the South Wales coalfield communities.
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