Pent-up

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /pÉ›nt ÊŒp/

Alternative forms

• pent up

Origin

pent + up

Full definition of pent-up

Adjective

1. not expressed
2. repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulsesHe punched his pillow and screamed at the top of his lungs about all the pent-up frustrations from the day.
• 2013, Daniel Taylor, Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup (in The Guardian, 15 October 2013)http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/15/england-poland-world-cup-qualifiert was that kind of night, full of anxiety and drama and plenty of danger, until, finally, Steven Gerrard made sure all the pent-up emotion could be released.

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