Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cooped-up

adjective
/kʊpt ʌp/
Definition
Being confined or restricted in a small space.
Examples
  • After weeks of working at home, I felt cooped-up and needed to take a long walk outside.
  • The children were cooped-up inside during the rainstorm, growing restless and bored.
Meaning
Feeling cramped or limited, often due to being indoors for a long period.
Synonyms
  • confined
  • restricted
  • cramped
  • stuck
  • bottled-up