Tongue-tied
Pronunciation: /ˈtəŋ- ˈtaɪd/
Tongue-tied (adj)
- Unable to speak because you feel nervous or confused, so your words do not come out easily.
- Having trouble speaking clearly or smoothly, often because of stress, fear, or difficulty finding the right words.
Tongue-tied (adjective)
Examples
- I felt tongue-tied during the interview.
- She becomes tongue-tied when she meets new people.