Meaning & Definition of word "Taut"
Taut
/tɔːt/
adjective:
- 1. stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
- Example: The taut rope held firm as the young climber ascended the cliff.
- 2. having no give or slack, tense.
- Example: His taut facial muscles showed the stress he was under.
- 3. clear and concise; not loose or wordy.
- Example: The playwright's taut dialogue drove the plot forward without unnecessary filler.
Etymology
●Middle English 'tawt', from Old Norse 'tætr', related to German 'zatt'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
taut as a drum:
Very tense or tight.
a taut line:
A line that is pulled tight, with no slack.
Related Words
tight:
Having no slack; firmly held in place.
tense:
Stretched tight; strained or anxious.
Slang Meanings of taut
Meaning: In excellent shape; very fit.
● Example Sentence: Ever since he started going to the gym, that guy is looking really taut.
Meaning: Nervous or on edge.
● Example Sentence: She's been taut all day with the stress of the project.