Meaning Of The Word Uptight

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Uptight Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Uptight?

uptight
Someone who is uptight is tense, nervous, or annoyed about something and so is difficult to be with.

uptight in American English
very tense, nervous, anxious, etc.
adjective: tense, nervous, or jittery

uptight in British English
adjective: displaying tense repressed nervousness, irritability, or anger

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