buttoned up
To finish, or correctly complete a job.
commonly used by people from a naval or military background.
commonly used by people from a naval or military background.
buttoned up by chiefbean1107 May 10, 2009
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Buttoned up
Having your act together, being professional, and/or conducting extensive, appropriate, and effective planning. This definition is distinct from another meaning — quiet, non-transparent, secretive, etc.
Unlike in India, the train system in Europe is buttoned up—trains run on time, bathrooms work, conductors check tickets, and accidents are rare.
Buttoned up by SM5682 July 1, 2023
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Buttoned-up Sexy
Adjective used to describe someone or something pure and innocent on the surface but hot and smoldering underneath.
Did you see that new history professor? So buttoned-up sexy.
Wuthering Heights, Anna Karenina, and Pride and Prejudice are truly great books, definitely buttoned-up sexy.
Wuthering Heights, Anna Karenina, and Pride and Prejudice are truly great books, definitely buttoned-up sexy.
Buttoned-up Sexy by GuitarDragon November 18, 2020
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