To become silent; to stop talking, to shut up.
Etymology:
- By analogy with a clam closing itself.
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Asking his opinion is a certain way to get him to clam up.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'clam up':
| Clam Up | To remain silent and refuse to say anything |
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