Main Entry:

¹dead–end

Pronunciation:

\ˈded-ˌend\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1919

1 a: lacking opportunities especially for advancement <a dead–end job> b: lacking an exit <a dead–end street>2: unruly <dead–end kids>

— dead–end·ed·ness \ˌded-ˈen-dəd-nəs\ noun