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worked up
adjective
: very angry, excited, or upset about something
Full Definition of WORKED UP
: emotionally aroused : excited
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First Known Use of WORKED UP
1874
WORKED UP Defined for Kids
worked up
adjective
Definition of WORKED UP for Kids
: emotionally excited and especially angry or upset <… Mr. Noble got himself worked up about the damage done to his crop … — Karen Hesse, Out of the Dust>
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