uptight meaning
UK US /əpˈtaɪt/ 2 syllables
uptight (adjective): being in a tense state.
Definition of uptight
- 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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