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buttinsky n (originally US, informal)

(derogatory) One who is prone to butt in, interrupt, or get involved where they are not welcome; a busybody. (telecommunications) A robust portable one-piece telephone instrument with clips, used by technicians and lines staff for testing telephone circuits or making a temporary connection to a telephone line. To celebrate April Fools’ Day, we are featuring—oh, get your head out of the gutter!

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