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tight-lipped
[ tahyt-lipt ]
adjective
- speaking very little; taciturn; close-mouthed.
- having the lips drawn tight.
tight-lipped
adjective
- reticent, secretive, or taciturn
- with the lips pressed tightly together, as through anger
Word History and Origins
Origin of tight-lipped1
Example Sentences
While he has remained tight-lipped on whether he supports Canada's net-zero goals, he has argued that it would be better for the world if India and other Asian countries were to replace "dirty coal" with cleaner Canadian oil and gas.
Mr Fishburn remained tight-lipped about the outcome of the final, but said his family and friends would gather for a "watch party" with some of the gymnasts he coaches.
While he remains tight-lipped about the potential cast, he says the TV series could stretch over four to six hours.
They have remained similarly tight-lipped on the speculation, though - at least in public.
Babymonster members were tight-lipped about what L.A. fans could expect from the upcoming show as they wanted it to be full of surprises and wanted each show to be different and fun for the fans.
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