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tight-lipped

[tahyt-lipt] / ˈtaɪtˈlɪpt /
ADJECTIVE
silent
Synonyms
WEAK
buttoned-up clammed up closemouthed dumb hushed mum mute muted not talkative quiet reserved restrained reticent secretive taciturn tongue-tied zipped

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Alex Rafiq, a 39-year-old city councillor, had immigration on his mind, but kept tight lipped about who he supported.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

While tight lipped, Japanese policy makers clearly intervened again to support the yen on Monday, slamming the dollar down to as low as 145.28 from an early peak of 149.70.

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2022

“I have to be a little tight lipped after that.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

Pelosi and administration officials still remain hopeful they can achieve a workable compromise, but were tight lipped about the state of play on Monday.

From Fox News • Mar. 16, 2020

They were tight lipped, with nervous, flitting eyes.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis