Tight

/taɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A condition of being firmly held or secured.

He gave the rope a final tight before moving on.

adjective

Firmly held in place; not loose.

Make sure the lid is tight so that the contents do not spill.

Having little or no slack; stretched.

She wore a tight dress that hugged her figure.

Difficult to relax or move; tense.

He felt tight in his shoulders after sitting at the computer for hours.

Strict or stringent.

The deadline for the project is tight, so we'll need to work efficiently.

Close or intimate.

They have a tight friendship that has lasted for years.

adverb

In a tight manner; closely or securely.

Hold the rope tight to prevent it from slipping.

Old English 'tiht', meaning 'pull, draw tight'.

tight on money

Having very little money available.

tight-lipped

Not willing to share information; secretive.

tight-knit

Forming a close or well-integrated group.

tight fit

Not enough room; snugly fitting.

tighten

To make or become tight.

tightness

The state or quality of being tight.

Excellent or cool.

That concert was tight!

A close friendship or bond.

We're tight; we share everything.