How Do You Spell BOTTLE UP?

Pronunciation: [bˈɒtə͡l ˈʌp] (IPA)

The phrase "bottle up" refers to suppressing or containing one's emotions or feelings. The IPA phonetic transcription for this phrase is /ˈbɑː.təl.ʌp/. The pronunciation of the initial "b" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /b/, while the "o" sound is represented by /ɑː/ and the "t" sound by /t/. The second syllable is stressed and the "le" combination is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/. The final "up" syllable is pronounced with an unvoiced /p/ sound.

BOTTLE UP Meaning and Definition

  1. Verb: to bottle up

    1. To contain or suppress strong emotions, thoughts, or feelings; to avoid expressing or releasing them. This term is commonly used to describe the act of keeping negative emotions or thoughts hidden or repressed rather than openly expressing them. When one "bottles up" their emotions, they avoid sharing their feelings with others and tend to keep them locked inside. This may be done to maintain composure, avoid conflict, or present a facade of calmness, but can often lead to increased stress or eventual emotional outbursts if not addressed properly. For example, Sarah always bottles up her frustrations at work, never sharing her concerns or dissatisfaction with her colleagues or supervisor.

    2. To store or package liquid, typically in bottles. This definition refers to the physical act of putting liquid, such as water, beverages, or other substances, into containers specifically designed to hold them. When one "bottles up" something, they transfer it into a bottle or bottles for storage or consumption. For instance, after making homemade jam, Sarah bottles up the excess in glass jars for later use or gifting.

    Overall, the term "bottle up" can refer to both emotional containment and the act of storing liquids in bottles.

Common Misspellings for BOTTLE UP

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Etymology of BOTTLE UP

The term "bottle up" has its origins in English idiomatic expressions and metaphors.

Etymologically, "bottle" comes from the Old French word "boteille", which was derived from the Medieval Latin "butticula", meaning "a little cask or flask". This Latin word was further derived from the Latin "buttis", meaning "cask" or "vessel". "Bottle" essentially refers to a container for liquids.

The phrase "bottle up" itself originates from a metaphorical usage, representing the act of putting something inside a bottle and sealing it. When applied to emotions or feelings, "bottle up" implies suppressing or repressing them, akin to confining them within a container.

The figurative sense of "bottle up" meaning to restrain or suppress something is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century.

Idioms with the word BOTTLE UP

  • bottle up sth The idiom "bottle up something" means to suppress or hold back emotions, thoughts, or feelings, often resulting in increased internal pressure or tension. It involves not expressing or releasing these emotions, typically due to a desire to avoid conflict, confrontation, or the judgment of others.
  • bottle up To suppress or repress one's emotions, thoughts, or feelings, especially negative ones, without expressing or releasing them.

Similar spelling words for BOTTLE UP

Conjugate verb Bottle up

CONDITIONAL

I would bottle up
you would bottle up
he/she/it would bottle up
we would bottle up
they would bottle up

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bottling up
you would be bottling up
he/she/it would be bottling up
we would be bottling up
they would be bottling up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bottle up
you would have bottle up
he/she/it would have bottle up
we would have bottle up
they would have bottle up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bottling up
you would have been bottling up
he/she/it would have been bottling up
we would have been bottling up
they would have been bottling up

FUTURE

I will bottle up
you will bottle up
he/she/it will bottle up
we will bottle up
they will bottle up

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bottling up
you will be bottling up
he/she/it will be bottling up
we will be bottling up
they will be bottling up

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bottled up
you will have bottled up
he/she/it will have bottled up
we will have bottled up
they will have bottled up

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bottling up
you will have been bottling up
he/she/it will have been bottling up
we will have been bottling up
they will have been bottling up

IMPERATIVE

you bottle up
we let´s bottle up

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bottle up

PAST

I bottled up
you bottled up
he/she/it bottled up
we bottled up
they bottled up

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bottling up
you were bottling up
he/she/it was bottling up
we were bottling up
they were bottling up

PAST PARTICIPLE

bottled up

PAST PERFECT

I had bottled up
you had bottled up
he/she/it had bottled up
we had bottled up
they had bottled up

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bottling up
you had been bottling up
he/she/it had been bottling up
we had been bottling up
they had been bottling up

PRESENT

I bottle up
you bottle up
he/she/it bottles up
we bottle up
they bottle up

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bottling up
you are bottling up
he/she/it is bottling up
we are bottling up
they are bottling up

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bottling up

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bottled up
you have bottled up
he/she/it has bottled up
we have bottled up
they have bottled up

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bottling up
you have been bottling up
he/she/it has been bottling up
we have been bottling up
they have been bottling up

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