irrepressible

The definition of irrepressible is something that can’t be held back or restrained.

(adjective)

A child giggling while being tickled is an example of irrepressible.

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See irrepressible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that cannot be repressed or restrained

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See irrepressible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Difficult or impossible to control or restrain: irrepressible laughter.

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  • irˌre·pressˌi·bilˈi·ty, irˌre·pressˈi·ble·ness noun
  • irˌre·pressˈi·bly adverb

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