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.
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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
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Having your act together, being professional, and/or conducting extensive, appropriate, and effective planning. This definition is distinct from another meaning β quiet, non-transparent, secretive, etc.
Unlike in India, the train system in Europe is buttoned upβtrains run on time, bathrooms work, conductors check tickets, and accidents are rare.
"button up" mean put an end to it.
Woman, I don't want to hear it again - button up.
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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.
John: Can you spot me this soda.
Adam: No I lent you money last week, button up your shirt straight
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When one of your buttons is fucked up. Then you take it away and remove the attachment it works better than before.
My name is Liam and all my buttons have gone thru the "fucked up button" process.