tighten up the muscles (e.g., before receiving an injection). amagezi ne gannetippa, and 1 was at a loss/my wits failed me. cf. -etippu.
-etippa (-etippye) v.i. refl. have a stern/ harsh/sullen/morose look; bind oneself tightly; become tense, tighten up the muscles (e.g., before receiving an injection). amagezi ne gannetippa, and 1 was at a loss/my wits failed me. cf. -etippu.