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buttoned-up

[buht-nd-uhp] / ˈbʌt ndˈʌp /
















ADVERB
under one's hat
Synonyms


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But quickly, the coachmen took on the role of unofficial docents, recounting a much less buttoned-up version of Williamsburg’s history to the visiting public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The disappearance of Guthrie, a crime that remains uncracked after more than three weeks, is the rare story that spans the breadth of tabloid gossip and buttoned-up newspaper reporting.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Yet she did it with her reserved way of speaking and her buttoned-up manner.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Ironically, it’s that very buttoned-up image that some might know Hamlin for best.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

And it isn’t a buttoned-up polite sort of place like the Hill, either.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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