n. someone, usually a male, who raises objections frequently. (The opposite of a yes-man.) : I wish you wouldn't be such a but-boy, Higgins. Can't you ever agree with anyone?
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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But-boyis always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
