Meaning of show one's butt | Babel Free

Definitions

To misbehave or act defiantly.

Canada, US, idiomatic, slang, vulgar

Examples

“They've been showing their butts (misbehaving), and so you know they haven't been out.”

“As of tonight those Federal goons in there showing their butts aren't law enforcement officers any more. They're the criminals now.”

“Granddaddy Jaybird always did something to, as Dad said when he thought I wasn't listening, “show his butt,” and today would be no exception.”

“Las' night he tried ta show his butt by standin' up ta his ole man. I don't reckon he'll try that again anytime soon.”

“He really showed his butt when he screeched in anger and frustration at finding it empty. He proceeded to rip the hell out of the bamboo, pulling it out of the ground with his beak and talons.”

“He caused us to be late getting on the road because he was playing the “poor, pitiful, no-one understands me” card. It was around this time I learned a new expression from his family. He was showing his butt.”

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