tich button
Indian English term for a snap fastener — the small press-stud closure you find on clothing, bags, and accessories.
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Indian English term for a snap fastener — the small press-stud closure you find on clothing, bags, and accessories. The name comes from the brand name 'Titch,' which became genericized in South Asian markets much like how 'Xerox' became synonymous with photocopying. If you've grown up in India and heard someone say 'do up the tich buttons,' you immediately know they mean those satisfying little metal or plastic snaps. A solid piece of everyday Indian English vocabulary.
The jacket has tich buttons all the way up, so it's easy to get on and off in a hurry.
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(India) A snap fastener.
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