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amp

nounemotion

tense, watchful, awaiting trouble

a state of uneasy vigilance; being on edge and closely attentive for trouble or change

Example in use

She's aye amp when the wind's up.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/AHMP/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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