tongue-tie

[ tuhng-tahy ]

noun

1. impeded motion of the tongue caused especially by shortness of the frenum, which binds it to the floor of the mouth.

verb (used with object)

, tongue-tied, tongue-ty·ing.

1. to make tongue-tied.

tongue-tie

noun

1. a congenital condition in which the tongue has restricted mobility as the result of an abnormally short frenulum

Word History and Origins

Origin of tongue-tie¹

First recorded in 1545–55; back formation from tongue-tied

Example Sentences

A deficient or excessive development of the lingual frenulum may also interfere with the movements of the tongue (tongue-tie).

From Project Gutenberg

The child was taken to a physician who operated and corrected the tongue-tie.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cut off
• gag
• muffle
• mute
• muzzle
• quash
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• stifle
• subdue
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