WINDUP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word WINDUP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WINDUP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Wind-up

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈwʌɪndʌp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an attempt to tease or irritate someone

Short Definition:

attempt to tease or irritate someone

Examples:
  • surely this was a wind-up
Definition:

an act of concluding or finishing something

Short Definition:

act of concluding or finishing something

Examples:
  • a company wind-up
Definition:

the motions of a pitcher preparing to pitch the ball.

Short Definition:

motions of pitcher preparing to pitch ball

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