constipated

adjective con·sti·pat·ed \-ˌpā-təd\

: unable to easily release solid waste from your body : unable to have a bowel movement easily

Full Definition of CONSTIPATED

: affected with constipation

: stilted or stodgy in appearance, expression, or action

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: affected with constipation

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