Meaning ofbuttonholersin English

Noun

1. individuals who engage others against their will
   The politician was accused of being a buttonholer for constantly approaching strangers.
2. people who detain others in conversation; forcefully
   The buttonholers at the party dominated every conversation they joined.
3. a sewing machine attachment (for buttonholes)
   A specialized buttonholer is required to sew professional-looking buttonholes.