tight
tight
taɪt
tait
British pronunciation
/taɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "tight"in English

01

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

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His shoes were too tight, and they gave him blisters.
02

stretched firmly

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The rope was tight, holding the load securely.
03

reluctant to give or share

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He is tight with his money, never tipping.
04

pressed together or densely packed

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The crowd was tight, leaving little room to move.
05

so closely made that nothing passes through easily

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The jar lid was tight, keeping the contents fresh.
06

difficult to obtain, especially in borrowing

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Money is tight this month.
07

not allowing passage of air, water, or other substances

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The seal is tight, keeping out all moisture.
08

requiring strict following of rules or plans, with little flexibility

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The team followed a tight schedule to finish on time.
09

extremely challenging to deal with

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The negotiation was tight, with little room for compromise.
10

having evenly matched competitors or outcomes in a contest or competition

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The game remained tight until the final whistle.
11

pulled or stretched so that the surface is smooth, flat, or fully extended

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The fabric is tight, with no wrinkles.
12

having consumed enough alcohol to become very drunk

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He got tight after a few beers.
13

firmly fastened, held, or fixed in place

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The lid is tight on the container.
14

having little available money or time, making it difficult to manage or spend freely

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I 'm a bit tight this week, so I ca n't go out.
15

(of a turn or curve) very sharp or narrow, requiring careful or slow maneuvering

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The racer slowed down before the tight corner.
16

stylish, cool, or impressive

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That jacket is tight; you look amazing.
tight
01

in a manner that is firmly held, fastened, or closely fitted

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The lid of the jar was screwed on tight to keep the contents fresh.
02

in a way that shows careful attention

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She watched the process tight to catch any mistakes.
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