tangle up — to become twisted together or cause something to become twisted together in a confused mass
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become twisted together or cause something to become twisted together in a confused mass
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæŋɡəl ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My earphones always get tangled up in my pocket like they're having a dance party.
- The fishing line got tangled up with the seaweed.
- She got tangled up in a complicated business deal.
tangle up
VERB[/ˈtæŋɡəl ʌp/]
to become twisted together or cause something to become twisted together in a confused mass
The fishing nets got tangled up after the storm.
The charging cables got tangled up under the desk. (🪢 Twisted + 🔀 Together → Tangle up)
The necklace got tangled up, then dangled and jangled as she walked.
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“My earphones always get tangled up in my pocket like they're having a dance party.”
“The fishing line got tangled up with the seaweed.”
“She got tangled up in a complicated business deal.”
“My cat managed to get tangled up in the yarn ball like a furry disaster.”
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