Butones (en. Button)
/buˈton.es/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A small object typically made of metal, plastic, or fabric used to fasten or close parts of clothing.
The button of his jacket fell off.
Ang butones ng kanyang jacket ay nahulog.
An element used to transfer a connection or a function, often found in electronic devices.
Click this button to start the program.
I-click ang butones na ito upang simulan ang programa.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'botón' meaning button.
Common Phrases and Expressions
buttons of clothing
Buttons used to fasten clothing.
butones ng damit
Related Words
switch
An object used to perform an action on a device, such as in remote controls or phones.
pindutan
Slang Meanings
Show-off or funny person
Mark is very butones, he's always planning an event for the group.
Sobrang butones ni Mark, lagi nalang siyang may pinaplano na event sa barkada.
Always butting in, joining in
I hope he doesn't become butones in our conversation, we just want a quiet chat.
Sana hindi siya maging butones sa aming usapan, gusto lang namin ng tahimik na kwentuhan.
A person who loves gossip
He's really butones, he always has new gossip from school.
Butones talaga siya, lagi nalang may bagong chika sa eskwela.