Buttonholes

/ˈbʌtən.hoʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of buttonhole; small slits in fabric through which buttons pass, or conversations into which someone forces another person.

Etymology

Plural of 'buttonhole,' which combines 'button' and 'hole,' literally describing the opening that receives a button.

Kelly Says

The word 'buttonholes' carries two completely different meanings—the physical ones on your shirt and the social ones people create when they trap you in unwanted conversation.

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