What does buttonholer mean?
Buttonholer means One who detains somebody in conversation against their will..
Buttonholer
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
One who detains somebody in conversation against their will..
Definitions by Sense
- One who detains somebody in conversation against their will.
- An attachment for a sewing machine which automates the side-to-side and forward-and-backward motions involved in sewing a buttonhole.
Example Sentences
No verified example was returned for this entry.
Synonyms for buttonholer
Antonyms for buttonholer
Related Words
Word Forms
- buttonholers
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for buttonholer?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of buttonholer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use buttonholer in a sentence?
Use buttonholer where its definition matches the intended context.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.