Uptight - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌʌpˈtaɪt|  American pronunciation of the word uptight
Brit.  |ʌpˈtaɪt|  British pronunciation of the word uptight

adjective

- being in a tense state (syn: edgy, high-strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive)

Extra examples

You have to learn to laugh instead of getting uptight about things.

If our flight is delayed, there's nothing we can do. There's no reason to get so uptight about it.

I don't know why people are so uptight about sex.

He thinks his parents are way too uptight and says they should just chill.

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