Associations to the word «Buttonhole»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
BUTTONHOLE, noun. A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.
BUTTONHOLE, noun. (chiefly British) a flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration
BUTTONHOLE, verb. To detain (a person) in conversation against their will.
Dictionary definition
BUTTONHOLE, noun. A hole through which buttons are pushed.
BUTTONHOLE, verb. Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?