headbutt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
verb
  1. To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛdbʌt/ en-us-headbutt.ogg

Word forms

headbutt headbutts head butt head-butt headbutting headbutted

Etymology

From head + butt.

Related words

butt heads with butthead butt Glasgow kiss

Derived words

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