Definition: "Butterback" is a term in the field of linguistics and philosophy used to describe a language that is characterized by its reliance on non-lexical features, such as consonants, vowels, and syllables. The term is often used to compare languages with a "butterfly effect," where words and phrases are repeated or reversed several times before being considered distinct units. Butterbacks typically have a limited vocabulary and rely more heavily on phonological cues than do standard English words. They