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uptight

uptight

Meaning of uptight

tense and anxious

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When to use uptight

uptight person

verkrampfte Person

uptight attitude

verkrampfte Haltung

uptight mood

verkrampfte Stimmung

uptight behavior

verkrampftes Verhalten

uptight tone

verkrampfter Ton

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uptightverkrampft
gentilefreundlich
intelligenteintelligent
silenziosoleise
boringlangweilig
lazyfaul
angrywütend

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uptight translation: зажатый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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uptight meaning: what does it mean?

tense and anxious

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