Word: BUTTONHOLING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BUTTONHOLING
- To detain (a person) in conversation against their will.
- The act of detaining someone in conversation against his or her will.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "buttonholing" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "buttonholing", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUTTONHOLING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BUTTONHOLING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BUTTONHOLING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BUTTONHOLING:
- # the buttonholing effect
- # master of buttonholing
- # playing with buttonholing
- # in terms of buttonholing
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