Meaning & use
Headbutt
Last updated
To strike someone or something forcefully with one's head.
See it in a sentence
The furious player was sent off after he headbutted an opponent.
The goat headbutted the fence repeatedly, trying to break through.
A note on using this word
Also common as a noun, as in "he gave him a headbutt," the word appears frequently in sports and self-defense contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Another way to use it
2. noun
A forceful strike delivered with the head
The referee reviewed the footage to confirm the headbutt was intentional.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Headbutt”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.