misbutton
verb
mis·but·ton
ˌmis-ˈbə-tᵊn 
misbuttoned; misbuttoning
: to button up (a piece of clothing) in an incorrect way
misbuttoned her shirt in her rush to get to work
Word History
First Known Use
1972, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near misbutton
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“Misbutton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misbutton. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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