Tongue-tied

Pronunciation: /ˈtəŋ- ˈtaɪd/

Tongue-tied (adj)

  1. Unable to speak because you feel nervous or confused, so your words do not come out easily.
  2. 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.