English Explanatory Dictionary

pent-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not expressed.
  2. Repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses.

Pronunciation

/pɛnt ʌp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-pent-up.wav

Word forms

pent-up more pent-up most pent-up pent up

Etymology

From pent + up.

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