tongue-tied
Pronunciation
/tˈʌŋtˈaɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "tongue-tied"in English

tongue-tied
01

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most tongue-tied
Comparative
more tongue-tied
gradable
Examples
He felt tongue-tied during the interview, unable to answer the questions smoothly.
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