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Webster 1913 Edition
Tongue-tied
Tongue′-tiedˊ
,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)
- (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.
- Suffering from tongue-tie or ankyloglossia.
Translations
unable to express oneself clearly or fluently
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