tongue-tied



tongue-tied

1. mod. unable to speak from fear or confusion. (Standard English.) Why do you get tongue-tied in front of a crowd?
2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. He was tongue-tied and couldn’t stand up.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KaitlynKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
Domingado-MEENG-gahSpanish
EinrÍ-Irish
Ludovic-French
Chipo-Southern African, Shona
Millicent['milisnt]