TIGHT-LIPPED


Meaning of TIGHT-LIPPED in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective

1. : having the lips and mouth closed tight through determination or suppression of emotion

tight-lipped throughout her ordeal

2. : marked by accustomed or determined cautious reticence in speech : uncommunicative

tight-lipped friends keeping the matter secret

Synonyms: see silent

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