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Straitjacket Definition & Meaning

straitjacket
noun
  1. anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines; "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket"; "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket"
  2. a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person

"Straitjacket" in song lyrics

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  • "Goin crazy in a straitjacket"
    Kool Rock Jay and the DJ Slice — It's a Black Thing
  • "It's like a straitjacket"
    Reflection Eternal — In This World

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Frequently asked questions

What does straitjacket mean?
anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines; "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket"; "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket" a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
What part of speech is straitjacket?
Straitjacket is a noun.
How many definitions does straitjacket have?
Straitjacket has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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