tongue-tied

/ˌtʌŋ ˈtaɪd/
/ˈtʌŋtaɪd/
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Definitions of tongue-tied
  1. adjective
    unable to express yourself clearly or fluently
    “felt tongue-tied with embarrassment”
    synonyms: incoherent
    inarticulate, unarticulate
    without or deprived of the use of speech or words
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