What does head butt mean?
Head butt means A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward..
Head butt
/ˈhɛdbʌt/ · noun
Meaning
A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward..
Definitions by Sense
- A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.
- (transitive) To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.
Example Sentences
Then he got down on his hands and knees and pretended to headbutt the cat: 'Come on, come on, little ram! Let's see your horns!'
Synonyms for head butt
Antonyms for head butt
Related Words
Word Forms
- headbutts
- head butt
- head-butt
- headbutting
- headbutted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for head butt?
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What is the opposite of head butt?
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How do you use head butt in a sentence?
Then he got down on his hands and knees and pretended to headbutt the cat: 'Come on, come on, little ram! Let's see your horns!'
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