Definition
misbuttoning
noun
- the act or instance of buttoning something incorrectly, such as fastening buttons in the wrong holes or in the wrong order
verb
- present participle of misbutton; to button (a garment or object) incorrectly
Examples
- She noticed her misbuttoning of the shirt only after leaving the house.
- He was misbuttoning his coat in the dark and didn't realize until he looked in the mirror.
- The child's misbuttoning of the dress made it hang unevenly.
- Misbuttoning is a common mistake when you're in a hurry.
- She corrected her misbuttoning before the interview began.
- The tailor pointed out the customer's misbuttoning of the jacket.