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UPTIGHT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does uptight mean?

• UPTIGHT (adjective)
The adjective UPTIGHT has 1 sense:

1. being in a tense state

Familiarity information: UPTIGHT used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• UPTIGHT (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Being in a tense state

Synonyms:

edgy; restive; overstrung; nervy; jumpy; in suspense; highly strung; high-strung; uptight; jittery

Similar:

tense (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)

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