unglued: Meaning and Definition of

un•glued

Pronunciation: (un-gld'), [key]
— adj.
  1. separated or detached; not glued.
  2. to come unglued in an emergency.
    1. to become upset, disorganized, or confused; lose emotional control:to come unglued in an emergency.
    2. to disintegrate or collapse; fall apart; break down:The negotiators tried to keep the fragile peace agreement from coming unglued.
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