tight

taɪt

tait

/taɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "tight"in English

tight

ADJECTIVE

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

Examples

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

She could n't wait to take off her tight dress after the party.

stretched firmly

Examples

The rope was tight, holding the load securely.

She tied the parcel with a tight knot.

reluctant to give or share

Examples

He is tight with his money, never tipping.

She 's tight and refuses to lend anything.

pressed together or densely packed

Examples

The crowd was tight, leaving little room to move.

The bricks were laid tight in the wall.

so closely made that nothing passes through easily

Examples

The jar lid was tight, keeping the contents fresh.

The waterproof fabric is tight, blocking all moisture.

difficult to obtain, especially in borrowing

Examples

Money is tight this month.

Credit is tight for small businesses.

not allowing passage of air, water, or other substances

Examples

The seal is tight, keeping out all moisture.

The old window frame is tight, preventing drafts.

requiring strict following of rules or plans, with little flexibility

hard-and-fast

rigorous

stern

strict

stringent

Examples

The team followed a tight schedule to finish on time.

The company has tight rules about working hours.

extremely challenging to deal with

Examples

The negotiation was tight, with little room for compromise.

The security system is tight, and hackers can not breach it.

having evenly matched competitors or outcomes in a contest or competition

Examples

The game remained tight until the final whistle.

It was a tight race, with both runners crossing the finish line almost simultaneously.

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

Examples

The fabric is tight, with no wrinkles.

The canvas is tight on the painter's frame.

having consumed enough alcohol to become very drunk

Examples

He got tight after a few beers.

The partygoers were already tight by midnight.

firmly fastened, held, or fixed in place

Examples

The lid is tight on the container.

Make sure the screws are tight.

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

Slang

Examples

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

She 's tight until her next paycheck.

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

Examples

The racer slowed down before the tight corner.

This track has a lot of tight turns.

stylish, cool, or impressive

Slang

Examples

That jacket is tight; you look amazing.

His new kicks are tight.

tight

ADVERB

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

Examples

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

The rope was pulled tight, securing the boat to the dock.

in a way that shows careful attention

Examples

She watched the process tight to catch any mistakes.

The manager followed the project tight to ensure deadlines were met.

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Definition & Meaning of "tight"in English

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