Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the phrase
Wind Up.
Wind Up - as a verb
Finally be or do something
Example: "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching
To evoke sexual feelings
Example: "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I didn't realize how popular this concert was going to be, and now I'm worried I won't be able to get tickets. What a wind up!"
"After a long day at work, I was hoping to relax at home, but instead, I got stuck in traffic for two hours. What a wind up!"
"I planned the perfect surprise party for my friend, but she found out about it beforehand. It was such a wind up!"
"We were supposed to have a fun day at the beach, but it started raining heavily. What a wind up!"
"I spent hours preparing for the presentation, but the meeting got canceled at the last minute. What a wind up!"