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adjective
1.
speaking very little; taciturn; close-mouthed.
2.
having the lips drawn tight.
Origin:
1875–80
1875–80
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World English Dictionary
| tight-lipped | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | reticent, secretive, or taciturn |
| 2. | with the lips pressed tightly together, as through anger |
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Tightlipped
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