worked-up
adjective
worked-up
American
[wurkt-uhp]
/ ˈwɜrktˈʌp /
Or
worked up,
adjective
worked up
British
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worked-up
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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By the same token, a lot of people who are super worked-up about "cancel culture" are also isolated and anxious about being left behind in a changing world.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2022
Her best portraits combine areas of worked-up detail — especially hands and faces — with areas intentionally left blank or given only cursory treatment.
From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2021
It’s also very effective at lulling a worked-up child into relaxation, especially at bedtime.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2019
When you find yourself mansplaining the term “mansplaining” to a worked-up faction of Twitter on a Sunday evening, you can assume you’re not getting the best out of your leisure time.
From The Guardian • Feb. 12, 2019
For the second time that evening Lydia Carr completely routed Dundee's carefully worked-up case against her.
From Murder at Bridge by Austin, Anne
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