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tight-lipped

[ tahyt-lipt ]

adjective

  1. speaking very little; taciturn; close-mouthed.
  2. having the lips drawn tight.


tight-lipped

adjective

  1. reticent, secretive, or taciturn
  2. with the lips pressed tightly together, as through anger
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tight-lipped1

First recorded in 1875–80
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They have remained similarly tight-lipped on the speculation, though - at least in public.

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Babymonster members were tight-lipped about what L.A. fans could expect from the upcoming show as they wanted it to be full of surprises and wanted each show to be different and fun for the fans.

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Sir Keir spoke to both Trump and Zelensky last night, but No 10 is tight-lipped on what was said.

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Sources are tight-lipped about the precise nature of the two phone calls Sir Keir made on Friday night, very aware of the acute sensitivities of this delicate situation.

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Since the 2023 reveal, HBO has been tight-lipped about the production.

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