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Mon, March 17, 2025
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Did You Know a 'Butt Load' Is an Actual Measurement?

Did You Know a 'Butt Load' Is an Actual Measurement?

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This is too funny. This means when you use this term as a slang phrase to say "a large amount," emphasizing the number of something in a more dramatic, colorful way, you're actually giving a real measurement,
The article from MSN discusses the term "butt load," revealing that it is an actual historical measurement. Originally, a "butt" was a large cask used for wine, beer, or water, with a capacity of about 126 gallons. This measurement was used in England from the medieval period into the 19th century. The term "butt" comes from the Old French "botte," meaning a large cask. Over time, the phrase "butt load" has evolved in colloquial usage to mean a large, often unspecified amount, but its origins are rooted in this specific volume measurement. The article humorously notes that while the term might conjure up different images today, its historical context is quite literal and quantifiable.

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