uptight

1. slang Rigidly or constrictively conventional or conservative in one's attitudes, manner, behavior, etc. A: "There's no way we're letting you get your bellybutton pierced!" B: "Aw, but all my friends are getting theirs done! You guys are way too uptight!" I'm sorry for being so uptight about this, but we can't afford to risk the product's success by taking any unnecessary risks with its design.

2. slang Distinctly or noticeably tense, nervous, or anxious. Don't let yourself get uptight before the big match—try to stay loose! I felt so uptight while I waited for my interview that I thought I was going to be sick.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

uptight

mod. anxious. Dave always seems uptight about something.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

(one's) (true) stripes
(one's) true color(s)
(one's) true colours
a man cannot serve two masters
go native
apply for Chiltern Hundreds
a value judgement
(Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back!
tomorrow
the wrong crowd

References in periodicals archive

And they were given six months in jail, so the Victorian legal system was still uptight!

IN A VICTORIAN Scandal; THE TOP TV Tpaddy shennanOPICS with paddy shennan, the man with the remote

Bong Go at nalaman na hindi naman pala uptight ang ugali nito, makuwento at very lovable, parang sincere na sincere magsalita at direct to the point,' narrated Solis on her Instagram on Dec.

Lolit Solis fawns over comedic Bato, 'very lovable' Bong Go

He said: "I genuinely don't get too uptight about what other managers think of us because I read a lot pre-match about budgets.

'Views of other managers will not rattle me'

"We've all heard it for years, Utah is boring, Utahans are uptight...

Thousands run in undies in Utah to protest against 'uptight laws'

IS it just me or do other readers get uptight when, for instance, the Highways Agency published (The Journal, March 8) a notice stating that speed restrictions on the A69 would be temporarily 50mph/40mph/10mph while maintenance works are carried out for approximately one year between the A1 Denton Burn interchange and the M6 motorway interchange junction 43 (Carlisle East) a distance of, approximately, 84 kilometres?

We drive for miles not kilometres

Uptight and in your face; coping with an anxious boss, parent, spouse, or lover.

Uptight and in your face; coping with an anxious boss, parent, spouse, or lover

For the uninitiated, it follows the lives of uptight Mark (David Mitchell) and aspiring musician Jez (Robert Webb) who, despite apparently having nothing in common, became mates at university and are still sharing a flat well into their thirties.

PEEP SHOW & TELL; Channel 4, 9pm

I ENJOY reading RA Vant's letters in the Examiner Mailbag, but why is he getting so uptight about letter writers not giving their full names?

Keep on writing! Mailbag

He was upset, uptight, agitated." Full story: Page 4

Trial is told of 'black' mood

The former Republic Of Ireland boss believes he will be no good to anyone - including his players - if he is uptight and agitated in the build-up to games.

McCarthy relaxed

When a case of suspected arson falls into his lap (along with the promise of a hefty pay check) and an uptight drop-dead-gorgeous lady lawyer attaches herself to him during the investigation, Boone is torn between a much-needed payday and a chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime wave phenomenon that's heading toward Pacific Beach.

Winslow, Don. The dawn patrol

The Floor Seat is a free-standing chair configured specifically to enable children with physical challenges to sit uptight. Its design allows independent play and encourages proper posture.

Child's seat

There was no significant difference in the percentage reflux times between uptight and supine periods (perhaps because of the high use of anti-Trendelenburg's positioning of the bed in children with cerebral palsy), but compared with uptight periods, the percentage reflux time postprandially was significantly greater.

GERD diagnosis is often missed in cerebral palsy

My father was very supportive of me as a musician, but any daddy is going to be a bit uptight with his little girl.

Kelis

(Kobborg and Tsiskaridze played the role on subsequent nights.) His student, Gudrun Bojesen (from the Royal Danish Ballet), had a perky exuberance, and Deirdre Chapman (from The Royal Ballet) as the pianist/accomplice projected an uptight authority from her first stiff-legged walk.

Kings of the Dance

词组	uptight
释义	uptight uptight 1. slang Rigidly or constrictively conventional or conservative in one's attitudes, manner, behavior, etc. A: "There's no way we're letting you get your bellybutton pierced!" B: "Aw, but all my friends are getting theirs done! You guys are way too uptight!" I'm sorry for being so uptight about this, but we can't afford to risk the product's success by taking any unnecessary risks with its design. 2. slang Distinctly or noticeably tense, nervous, or anxious. Don't let yourself get uptight before the big match—try to stay loose! I felt so uptight while I waited for my interview that I thought I was going to be sick. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. uptight mod. anxious. Dave always seems uptight about something. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: (one's) (true) stripes (one's) true color(s) (one's) true colours a man cannot serve two masters go native apply for Chiltern Hundreds a value judgement (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back! tomorrow the wrong crowd References in periodicals archive And they were given six months in jail, so the Victorian legal system was still uptight! IN A VICTORIAN Scandal; THE TOP TV Tpaddy shennanOPICS with paddy shennan, the man with the remote Bong Go at nalaman na hindi naman pala uptight ang ugali nito, makuwento at very lovable, parang sincere na sincere magsalita at direct to the point,' narrated Solis on her Instagram on Dec. Lolit Solis fawns over comedic Bato, 'very lovable' Bong Go He said: "I genuinely don't get too uptight about what other managers think of us because I read a lot pre-match about budgets. 'Views of other managers will not rattle me' "We've all heard it for years, Utah is boring, Utahans are uptight... Thousands run in undies in Utah to protest against 'uptight laws' IS it just me or do other readers get uptight when, for instance, the Highways Agency published (The Journal, March 8) a notice stating that speed restrictions on the A69 would be temporarily 50mph/40mph/10mph while maintenance works are carried out for approximately one year between the A1 Denton Burn interchange and the M6 motorway interchange junction 43 (Carlisle East) a distance of, approximately, 84 kilometres? We drive for miles not kilometres Uptight and in your face; coping with an anxious boss, parent, spouse, or lover. Uptight and in your face; coping with an anxious boss, parent, spouse, or lover For the uninitiated, it follows the lives of uptight Mark (David Mitchell) and aspiring musician Jez (Robert Webb) who, despite apparently having nothing in common, became mates at university and are still sharing a flat well into their thirties. PEEP SHOW & TELL; Channel 4, 9pm I ENJOY reading RA Vant's letters in the Examiner Mailbag, but why is he getting so uptight about letter writers not giving their full names? Keep on writing! Mailbag He was upset, uptight, agitated." Full story: Page 4 Trial is told of 'black' mood The former Republic Of Ireland boss believes he will be no good to anyone - including his players - if he is uptight and agitated in the build-up to games. McCarthy relaxed When a case of suspected arson falls into his lap (along with the promise of a hefty pay check) and an uptight drop-dead-gorgeous lady lawyer attaches herself to him during the investigation, Boone is torn between a much-needed payday and a chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime wave phenomenon that's heading toward Pacific Beach. Winslow, Don. The dawn patrol The Floor Seat is a free-standing chair configured specifically to enable children with physical challenges to sit uptight. Its design allows independent play and encourages proper posture. Child's seat There was no significant difference in the percentage reflux times between uptight and supine periods (perhaps because of the high use of anti-Trendelenburg's positioning of the bed in children with cerebral palsy), but compared with uptight periods, the percentage reflux time postprandially was significantly greater. GERD diagnosis is often missed in cerebral palsy My father was very supportive of me as a musician, but any daddy is going to be a bit uptight with his little girl. Kelis (Kobborg and Tsiskaridze played the role on subsequent nights.) His student, Gudrun Bojesen (from the Royal Danish Ballet), had a perky exuberance, and Deirdre Chapman (from The Royal Ballet) as the pianist/accomplice projected an uptight authority from her first stiff-legged walk. Kings of the Dance
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