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Definition of buttish

buttish

  • Something that starts off bad and gets progressively worse.
    The way the Knicks keep getting their butts kicked is buttish.

    Last edited on Aug 04 1998. Submitted by Howard B. from Portland, OR, USA on Aug 04 1998.

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