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BUTTONHOLED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Buttonholed.

Buttonholed - as a noun

A hole through which buttons are pushed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
button hole

Buttonholed - as a verb

Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lobby12

Example Sentences

"He buttonholed me in the hallway to discuss his latest project."
"She buttonholed the CEO at the conference to pitch her new idea."
"The politician was buttonholed by reporters after the speech."
"He buttonholed his friends at the party to complain about his job."
"She buttonholed her neighbor in the grocery store to ask for a favor."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTONHOLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buttonholed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTONHOLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is BUTTONHOLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buttonholed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTONHOLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BUTTONHOLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buttonholed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTONHOLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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