English Word · Advanced
buttonholer
One who detains somebody in conversation against their will
Pronunciation: say buttonholer
Meaning
A person who detains someone in conversation against their will.
Example
He is such a buttonholer that I always try to avoid him at parties.
He is such a buttonholer that I always try to avoid him at parties.
Practice tips
- Practice buttonholer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.