Definition of uptight Uptight

/ʌptajˈt/ - [uptayt] - up•tight

We found 6 definitions of uptight from 4 different sources.

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What does uptight mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

uptight - being in a tense state
  edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive
  tense taut or rigid; stretched tight; "tense piano strings"
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  • uptight (Adjective)
    Excessively concerned with rules and order.
  • uptight (Adjective)
    Sexually repressed.
  • uptight (Adjective)
    Unfriendly and rude.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • uptight
    Being in a tense state.

Part of speech

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  • uptight, adjective.

Pronunciation

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