button ups

Long sleeve dress shirts with french-style cuffs, usually found in striped patterns and vibrant colors

often worn by pimps; also, replaced throwback jerseys

"can't let a day go
ride without me being fly fresh to death
head to toes till the day I rest
and I don't wear jersey's
im 30 plus
gimmie a crisp pair of jeans
nigga button up's
S.Dot's on my feet
make a sight complete
what more can I say Guru play the beat" --- Jay-Z, What More Can I Say

by Skario December 22, 2004

buttoned up

To finish, or correctly complete a job.
commonly used by people from a naval or military background.

It took awhile, but, Donny buttoned up that project and we're good to go on our next contract.

by chiefbean1107 May 10, 2009

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.

by SM5682 July 01, 2023

Button up

"button up" mean put an end to it.

Woman, I don't want to hear it again - button up.

by Striker99 December 22, 2018

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.

by GuitarDragon November 18, 2020

Button Up Your Shirt Straight

Meaning, get it right

John: Can you spot me this soda.

Adam: No I lent you money last week, button up your shirt straight

by Dcongo man stia October 09, 2010

Tuxedo Button-up

When you cum on a women in a line up her stomach so that it looks like a button-up shirt. Then dress for and attend a formal dinner or dance without wiping it off, with her wearing suit instead of a dress.

Guy 1: Dude you have to try the tuxedo button-up with you girlfriend!
Guy 2: Why should I do that?
Guy 1: All I'm gonna say that it makes for an entertaining date night.

by Beeksteer25 March 12, 2025