costive

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒstɪv/

adjective

  • 1constipated.
  • 2slow or reluctant in speech or action; unforthcoming: if he did ask her she would become costive

Derivatives

costively

adverb

costiveness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin constipatus 'pressed together' (see constipated)