cooped
word · lemma: coop
Definition
Feeling confined, stuck, or trapped in a small space, especially for a long time. Often used about people who have to stay indoors or can't go outside.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often appears in expressions like 'cooped up'. Refers to people more than objects. It suggests frustration or restlessness, especially from being indoors.
Spanish: encerrado - atrapadoPortuguese (BR): preso - confinadoPortuguese (PT): preso - confinadoChinese (Simplified): 被关起来 - 被困Chinese (Traditional): 被關起來 - 被困Hindi: बंधArabic: محبوس - محتجزBengali: বন্দি - আটকেRussian: запертый - взапертиJapanese: 閉じ込められたVietnamese: bị nhốt - bị giam giữKorean: 갇힌 - 좁은 곳에 갇힌Turkish: kapalı - hapsedilmişUrdu: بندIndonesian: terkurung - terperangkap
Example Sentences
The dog felt cooped inside all day.
basic
She was cooped in her small room for hours.
basic
I hate feeling cooped up when it rains.
basic
After a week cooped up inside, I just needed some fresh air.
natural
Kids get restless if they're cooped up too long.
natural
I've been cooped up studying for finals all weekend.
natural