PENT-UP


Meaning of PENT-UP in English

pent-up /ˌpent ˈʌp◂/ BrE AmE adjective

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: pent an old past participle of pen ; ⇨ ↑ pen 1 (2) ]

pent-up feelings or energy have not been expressed or used for a long time:

years of pent-up anger and frustration

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.