BUTTONHOLE


Meaning of BUTTONHOLE in English

■ noun

1》 a slit made in a garment to receive a button for fastening.

2》 Brit. a flower or spray worn in a lapel ~.

■ verb

1》 informal accost and detain (a reluctant person) in conversation.

2》 make ~s in.

Derivatives

~r noun

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