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Webster 1913 Edition


Tongue-tied

Tongue′-tiedˊ

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Adj.
1.
Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short fraenum.
2.
Unable to speak freely, from whatever cause.
Love, therefore, and
tongue-tied
simplicity.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition


Tongue-tied

TONGUE-TIED


Definition 2024


tongue-tied

tongue-tied

See also: tonguetied

English

Adjective

tongue-tied (comparative more tongue-tied, superlative most tongue-tied)

  1. (idiomatic) Unable to express oneself clearly or fluently; at a loss for words.
    If you have never practiced at interviewing for a job, you are likely to have a few tongue-tied moments during your first interview.
  2. Suffering from tongue-tie or ankyloglossia.

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