sew buttons

An expression used to fill a pregnant pause when someone simply says "so" either as a way to start a conversation (but is not sure what to say) or as a reply to something they are not impressed with.

Also can be referred to as "Sew buttons on your underwear."

Example #1

Girl #1: So...?
Girl #2: Sew buttons.

Example #2

Girl: I just had a 5 minute conversation with Stephen Fry at the mall!
Boy: So?
Girl: Sew buttons.

sew buttons by goellegee January 3, 2014

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Sew buttons on a peacoat

something to say when you dont know what to say

"So...," she said trying to fill the odd silence.
"Sew buttons on a peacoat," the old man replied.

Sew buttons on a peacoat by casper_thegirl January 31, 2022

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Walky-Talky

A derogatory term for able bodied people or people that can walk. This definition was coined by disabled influencer Valerie Weber

Person in wheelchair: “look at that walky-talky over there.”

Friend in wheelchair: *looking at person who is walking* “yeah haha”

Walky-Talky by odd muffin October 5, 2021

Word of the Day on August 3, 2026

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Scrapnel

(N) :
All pieces left over after an art project or home improvement.

"After we made the decorations for the party, there was 'scrapnel' all over the floor"

Scrapnel by IceSniper February 22, 2025

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Hardo

A hardo is a person who tries extremely hard at everything. Most times a hardo will try very hard at things that do not require excessive effort. For example, sports practices, gym class, etc.

Wow did you see Jack at practice today? What a hardo!

Hardo by Thuhkilluh September 4, 2014

Word of the Day on August 1, 2026

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rawr xD

a sign of love or flirtatious language between two emo people.

do you want to go listen to peirce the veil later? rawr xD

okeeez rawr xD

rawr xD by okeeeeeeeeez July 4, 2016

Word of the Day on July 31, 2026

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cfm boots

come fuck me boots - style of dress made famous by 1980's Jersey girls who liked Bon Jovi and big hair.

Look at those cfm boots.

cfm boots by diatribe September 27, 2002

Word of the Day on July 30, 2026

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