but

A word used to delay the inevitable

by Anonymous July 17, 2003

but

A word used to nullify all words preceding it in a sentence.

I don't want to be a problem but...
I'm not one to say things like this but...
I don't want to bother you but...
You know I love you but...

by (EAK) August 10, 2013

but

everything i just said was a lie.

I love you but,there is another lover

by mysticals January 4, 2011

but

Something said to imply the before sentance wasn't worth saying!

I love you but, sometimes you just kill me.

by Schlee September 27, 2003

but

used as a greeting in parts of south wales(espescially beddau llantwit and ponty,it is meant to mean mate.

walking down a street.
freind, aquaintence,total stranger walks down the other side of street.
you:arite but!
freind, aquaintence,total stranger:ai!
both walk off

by matt March 27, 2005

but

the most hurtful word used to break a heart and just to destroy your being

i love you BUT i think we should see other people

by music_movie_girl February 1, 2009

but

But means "disregard everything I just said, this is what I actually mean"

example:
Person 1: I'm not a pedo, but...
Person 2: ALL KIDS EVACUATE NOW

by CactusMeneertje December 3, 2020