big red button

noun

A real, fictional, or figurative button that controls a function of critical importance and that is usually large and red, ensuring quick identification.

Meanings

nounbig red button (plural big red buttons)

plural big red buttons

  1. A real, fictional, or figurative button that controls a function of critical importance and that is usually large and red, ensuring quick identification.

    Synonyms: big red switch, BRB

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA real, fictional, or figurative button that controls a function of critical importance and that is usually large and red, ensuring quick identification.

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APA

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MLA

“big red button.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/big%20red%20button. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “big red button,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/big%20red%20button.

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