Unglue definition

ŭn-glo͝o
unglued unglues ungluing
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To separate by dissolving a glue or other adhesive.
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To separate or detach by or as if by dissolving an adhesive.
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(slang) To upset; confuse.
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To separate that which was held by glue.

We had to use warm water and solvent to unglue all the joints we put in yesterday.

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come unglued
  • to become emotionally upset and lose one's composure
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come unglued

Origin of unglue

  • un- +"Ž glue

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