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 23, 2004

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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 11, 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.

by SM5682 July 1, 2023

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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

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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.

by GuitarDragon November 19, 2020

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