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pent–up
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pent–up
(adjective)
pent–up
adjective
pent–up
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PENT–UP
:
held or kept inside
:
not released
The children were full of
pent-up
energy after the long car ride.
pent-up
anger/frustration/enthusiasm/excitement
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