pent-up

English

/pɛnt ʌp/

adj
Definitions
  • not expressed
  • repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses

Etymology

Compound from English pent (five) + English up (a higher degree, adverb).

Origin

English

up

Gloss

a higher degree, adverb

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