buttons
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of buttons
First recorded in 1840–50; so called from the many buttons of his uniform
Example Sentences
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His Aladdin cast-mates inform him he's playing Buttons.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
Before Roman broke character to chat, her Melson had been gossiping about her co-worker, Buttons, noting the latter had been littering.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024
Buttons below trigger city sounds, like the screech of a subway.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
He was kind of Buttons to her Cinderella, but with a slightly sort of worldly, slightly sinister twist.
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2023
She was still thinking about Stacy and Buttons and apple trees.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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