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butthurt

/ˈbʌt.hɜːrt/
butt · hurt
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• adjective

1

Overly or unjustifiably offended, resentful, or annoyed, especially in response to a perceived personal slight, criticism, or minor setback.

Example

"He got really butthurt after his friends teased him about losing the video game."

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• noun

1

A state of being overly or unjustifiably offended, resentful, or annoyed over a trivial matter or perceived slight.

Example

"The announcement of the new rules caused a lot of butthurt among the regular forum members."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used exclusively in informal, colloquial, or internet slang contexts, 'butthurt' is mildly vulgar and dismissive, implying that someone's hurt feelings or anger are exaggerated and unwarranted.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Butthurt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/butthurt
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