Buttonhole Definition & Meaning

buttonhole
noun
  1. a hole through which buttons are pushed
verb
  1. detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

"Buttonhole" in song lyrics

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  • "how to make a buttonhole"
    AOL — AOL

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