Meaning & Definition of word "Tight"

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    Tight

    /taɪt/

    noun:

    • 1. A condition of being firmly held or secured.
      • Example: He gave the rope a final tight before moving on.

    adjective:

    • 1. Firmly held in place; not loose.
      • Example: Make sure the lid is tight so that the contents do not spill.
    • 2. Having little or no slack; stretched.
      • Example: She wore a tight dress that hugged her figure.
    • 3. Difficult to relax or move; tense.
      • Example: He felt tight in his shoulders after sitting at the computer for hours.
    • 4. Strict or stringent.
      • Example: The deadline for the project is tight, so we'll need to work efficiently.
    • 5. Close or intimate.
      • Example: They have a tight friendship that has lasted for years.

    adverb:

    • 1. In a tight manner; closely or securely.
      • Example: Hold the rope tight to prevent it from slipping.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    tighten:

    To make or become tight.

    tightness:

    The state or quality of being tight.

    Slang Meanings of tight

    Meaning: Excellent or cool.

    Example Sentence: That concert was tight!

    Meaning: A close friendship or bond.

    Example Sentence: We're tight; we share everything.