tongue-tied

adjective

ˈtəŋ-ˌtīd 

1

: unable or disinclined to speak freely (as from shyness)

2

: affected with tongue-tie

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tongue-tied

adjective

-ˌtīd

: unable to speak clearly or freely (as from shyness)

Medical Definition

tongue-tied

adjective

ˈtəŋ-ˌtīd 

: characteristic of or affected with tongue-tie