Pinched
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪntʃt/
Pinched (adjective)
- Looking thin and pale, often because of illness or worry.
- Feeling tight or squeezed, often because of lack of space or resources.
Examples
- The child had a pinched look after the long illness.
- Her pinched face showed signs of exhaustion.
Common collocations: pinched expression, pinched features, pinched fit, pinched feeling