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unbutton.

To open (something) by undoing its buttons.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ʌnˈbʌtən/
  1. To open (something) by undoing its buttons.

    ambitransitive
  2. To come open by having its buttons unfastened.

    ergative · intransitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English onbottonen, unbotonen; equivalent to un- + button.

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