Pronunciation: /bjuːt/

Definitions of bute

noun a slang term for a type of painkiller, specifically Butalbital, a barbiturate medication used to treat tension headaches and migraines

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a cute little bute for my desk.

A2 The bute was so comfortable to sit on.

B1 The bute in the garden was a popular spot for picnics.

B2 The antique bute in the living room was worth a lot of money.

C1 The designer bute in the showroom was a work of art.

C2 The bute at the auction was sold for a record-breaking price.

Examples of bute in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a medication containing bute to alleviate the patient's pain.

informal I heard that bute is really effective for back pain.

slang I need to pop some bute before hitting the gym.

figurative The bute of his jokes always made everyone laugh.

Grammatical Forms of bute

past tense

butted

plural

butes

comparative

more bute

superlative

most bute

present tense

butes

future tense

will bute

perfect tense

have buted

continuous tense

is buting

singular

bute

positive degree

bute

infinitive

to bute

gerund

buting

participle

buting

Origin and Evolution of bute

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'bute' originated from Old English 'bēatan' meaning to beat or strike.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bute' evolved to also mean to thrust or push forcefully, in addition to its original meaning of beating or striking.