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Definition of pent-up adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pent-up

adjective
 
/ˌpent ˈʌp/
 
/ˌpent ˈʌp/
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  1. (of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released
    • pent-up frustration/energy
  2. having feelings that you cannot express
    • She was too pent-up to speak.
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