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Meaning of pent-up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pent-up

Pronunciation:/pɛnt ʌp/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not expressed

  2. Repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses

    Example: He punched his pillow and screamed at the top of his lungs about all the pent-up frustrations from the day.