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tight–lipped
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tight–lipped
(adjective)
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tight–lipped
/
ˈ
taɪt
ˈ
lɪpt/
adjective
tight–lipped
/
ˈ
taɪt
ˈ
lɪpt/
adjective
Learner's definition of TIGHT–LIPPED
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1
:
not willing to speak about something
He remained
tight-lipped
about his plans.
tight-lipped
witnesses
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:
having your lips pressed tightly together because you are thinking hard, angry, etc.
He was
tight-lipped
in concentration.
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