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    [Adjective]  | "but*toned-up" | \ ˈbə-tᵊnd-ˈəp \


    1: coldly reserved or standoffish


    Origin: 1767 ;

    [Verb]  | "buttoned (up)" 


    1: as in zipped (up);




    [Adjective]  | "buttoned-up" 


    1: having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others;


      * e.g., " ... a buttoned-up colleague who had no interest in talking about anything but work, even at parties "





     [ "button ups" ]

    1: Long sleeve dress shirts with french-style cuffs, usually found in striped patterns and vibrant colors

      * e.g.,  ... "can't let a day go 


     [ "button ups" ]

    2: often worn by pimps; also, replaced throwback jerseys

      * e.g.,  ... ride without me being fly fresh to death 

     [ "buttoned up" ]

    1: To finish, or correctly complete a job.

      * e.g.,  ... It took awhile, but, Donny buttoned up that project and we're good to go on our next contract. 


     [ "buttoned up" ]

    2: commonly used by people from a naval or military background.

     [ "Buttoned up" ]

    1: Having your act together, being professional, and/or conducting extensive, appropriate, and effective planning. This definition is distinct from another meaning — quiet, non-transparent, secretive, etc.

      * e.g.,  ... Unlike in India, the train system in Europe is buttoned up—trains run on time, bathrooms work, conductors check tickets, and accidents are rare. 

     [ "Button up" ]

    1: "button up" mean put an end to it.

      * e.g.,  ... Woman, I don't want to hear it again - button up. 

     [ "Buttoned-up Sexy" ]

    1: Adjective used to describe someone or something pure and innocent on the surface but hot and smoldering underneath.

      * e.g.,  ... Did you see that new history professor? So buttoned-up sexy. Wuthering Heights, Anna Karenina, and Pride and Prejudice are truly great books, definitely buttoned-up sexy. 

     [ "Button Up Your Shirt Straight" ]

    1: Meaning, get it right

      * e.g.,  ... John: Can you spot me this soda. Adam: No I lent you money last week, button up your shirt straight 

     [ "button up your lip your ship is sinking" ]

    1: Buttoning up your lip means to quit snitching on your people or yourself for your ship is sinking

      * e.g.,  ... Yo rat button up your lip your ship is sinking 

     [ "Button It Up" ]

    1: Commonly used by older mechanics, specifically ones who work on vehicles other then cars. Meaning to put all the plastics, aesthetics, seats, etc. back together because the job on the vehicle is finished.

      * e.g.,  ... "The engine is running" 

     [ "Button Up" ]

    1: To change a subject to avoid an argument.

      * e.g.,  ... Alex Polizzi: actually no you need to get ur fucking act together! I’m beginning to get furious!! Hotel Owner: easy g button up! 

     [ "Button Up" ]

    1: To change a subject to avoid an argument.

      * e.g.,  ... Alex Polizzi: actually no you need to get ur fucking act together! I’m beginning to get furious!! Hotel Owner: easy g button up! 

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