"butt-naked" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: en-au-butt-naked.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Probably related to (and perhaps simply a variant of) buck naked. It is not clear which of the two forms came first, but the earliest written evidence suggests buck naked is present some four decades earlier. Etymology templates: {{m|en|buck naked}} buck naked Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} butt-naked (not comparable)
  1. (Canada, US, informal) Stark naked, completely nude. Tags: Canada, US, informal, not-comparable Synonyms: nude, butt naked
    Sense id: en-butt-naked-en-adj-6qjh3hj1 Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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