bottle down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To stifle; to cause to dwindle or be suppressed.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bottle down” mean?
To stifle; to cause to dwindle or be suppressed.
Is “bottle down” formal or informal?
bottle down is generally dated.