uptight meaning

UK US /əpˈtaɪt/ 2 syllables

uptight (adjective): being in a tense state.

Definition of uptight

  1. being in a tense state

    Synonyms: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive

    Similar: tense

How to pronounce uptight

uptight is pronounced /əpˈtaɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with uptight

Word lists: words starting with UP · words ending in HT · 7-letter words

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