buttons
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Meaning · English
A policeman.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Go ahead, call the buttons. You'll get a big reaction from it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buttons” mean?
A policeman.
Is “buttons” formal or informal?
buttons is generally slang.