Meaning & Definition of word "Buttoned"

Buttoned

/ˈbʌt.ənd/

1. Past tense of 'button', meaning to fasten with buttons.
- Example: He buttoned his shirt before heading out for the meeting.
2. Completed the action of closing or fastening with buttons.
- Example: She had already buttoned the dress before the event started.

1. Fastened with buttons.
- Example: She wore a buttoned coat to keep warm on the chilly day.
2. Having buttons as a fastening.
- Example: The buttoned shirt looked elegant and formal for the occasion.
3. Describing a garment that is done up with buttons.
- Example: His buttoned jacket gave him a sophisticated appearance.

Derived from the noun 'button', which comes from Old French 'boteon', meaning 'to fasten'.

buttoned up:

To be reserved or secretive.

button down:

To restrain or suppress (often used in a work context).

put the button on:

To complete or finish something.

button:

A small disk or knob used to fasten clothing.

buttonhole:

A slit in a garment for the purpose of securing a button.

unbuttoned:

Not fastened with buttons.

Meaning: To be controlled or restrained.

Example Sentence: After handling the situation, he felt buttoned down.

Meaning: Referring to someone who is uptight or overly serious.

Example Sentence: Stop being so buttoned, have some fun!