Meaning & Definition of Buttonhole in English
English⟶
Buttonhole
/bətənhoʊl/
noun
1. A hole through which buttons are pushed
synonym:
- buttonhole,
- button hole
verb
1. Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
- As for political or economic favors
synonym:
- lobby,
- buttonhole
Examples of using
He stuck a flower in his buttonhole.