different between buttinsky vs encroacher

buttinsky

English

Alternative forms

  • buttinski

Etymology

From butt in (to interject) +? -sky, humorously modeled after Russian names, early 20th c.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /b?t??nski/

Noun

buttinsky (plural buttinskys or buttinskies)

  1. (informal, derisive, Canada, US) One who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome.
    Synonyms: busybody, backseat driver, kibitzer, meddler
  2. (telecommunications) (usually buttinski) 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.

See also

buttinsky From the web:

  • buttinsky what does it mean


encroacher

English

Etymology

encroach +? -er

Noun

encroacher (plural encroachers)

  1. One who encroaches.

See also

encroacher From the web:

  • what does encroachers means
  • encroachers means
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