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 1, 2023

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