Faklempt

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Pronounciation 1.3 Etymology 1.4 Adjective

English

Alternative spellings

• ferklempt
• faclempt
• farklempt
• verklempt
• verklemmt

Pronounciation

fer'klemt, fa'klemp

Etymology

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Adjective

Faklempt (comparative more Faklempt, superlative most Faklempt)

1. Suffering from neurotic symptoms of fear about imaginary threats.
2. nervous or sweaty
3. concerned and anxious

   When little Billy got sick, his mom became faklempt.

   The first day on the job made Bill faklempt.