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Definition of headbutt

headbutt

/ˈhɛd.bʌt/
head · butt
Plural:headbutts
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Past Simple:headbutted
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Past Participle:headbutted
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Present Participle:headbutting
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headbutt Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An act of striking someone or something forcefully with the head, either as an aggressive blow or an accidental collision.

Example

"The referee immediately issued a red card after witnessing the deliberate headbutt during the match."

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• verb

1

To strike someone or something forcefully or playfully with the top or front of the head.

Example

"Our cat likes to gently headbutt my ankle whenever she wants attention."

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• Nearby Words

headbanger
headbanging
headboard
headbutt
headbutter
headcam
headcase

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