What is "tight" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does tight mean in English? Meaning of tight definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "tight" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "tight": closely constrained or constricted or constricting Adjective Meaning: closely constrained or constricted or constrictingExample: tight skirts
he hated tight starched collars
fingers closed in a tight fist
a tight feeling in his chestSynonyms: tightAntonyms : looseSimilar: choky
clenched
clinched
close
close-fitting
skin-tight
skinny
skintight
snug
tight fitting
tight-fitting
tightfitting
tightly fitting
viselikeAlso see: tense
tightMeaning of "tight": firmly or closely Adverb Meaning: firmly or closelyExample: held fast to the rope
her foot was stuck fast
held tightSynonyms: fast
tightMeaning of "tight": pulled or drawn tight Adjective Meaning: pulled or drawn tightExample: taut sails
a tight drumhead
a tight ropeSynonyms: taut
tightSimilar: tenseMeaning of "tight": in an attentive manner Adverb Meaning: in an attentive mannerExample: he remained close on his guardSynonyms: close
closely
tightMeaning of "tight": set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration Adjective Meaning: set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetrationExample: in tight formation
a tight blockadeSynonyms: tightSimilar: invulnerableMeaning of "tight": pressed tightly together Adjective Meaning: pressed tightly togetherExample: with lips compressedSynonyms: compressed
tightSimilar: closed
shutMeaning of "tight": (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity Adjective Meaning: (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosityExample: a mean person
he left a miserly tipSynonyms: mean
mingy
miserly
tightSimilar: stingy
ungenerousMeaning of "tight": affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow Adjective Meaning: affected by scarcity and expensive to borrowExample: tight money
a tight marketSynonyms: tightSimilar: scarceMeaning of "tight": of such close construction as to be impermeable Adjective Meaning: of such close construction as to be impermeableExample: a tight roof
warm in our tight little houseSynonyms: tightAntonyms : leakySimilar: air-tight
airtight
dripless
gas-tight
hermetic
leakproof
rainproof
snug
waterproof
waterproofed
watertightAlso see: impermeable
seaworthy
tightMeaning of "tight": of textiles Adjective Meaning: of textilesExample: a close weave
smooth percale with a very tight weaveSynonyms: close
tightSimilar: fineMeaning of "tight": securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid Adjective Meaning: securely or solidly fixed in place; rigidExample: the bolts are tightSynonyms: tightSimilar: secureMeaning of "tight": (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched Adjective Meaning: (of a contest or contestants) evenly matchedExample: a close contest
a close election
a tight gameSynonyms: close
tightSimilar: equalMeaning of "tight": very drunk Adjective Meaning: very drunkSynonyms: besotted
blind drunk
blotto
cockeyed
crocked
fuddled
loaded
pie-eyed
pissed
pixilated
plastered
slopped
sloshed
smashed
soaked
soused
sozzled
squiffy
stiff
tight
wetSimilar: drunk
inebriated
intoxicatedMeaning of "tight": exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent Adjective Meaning: exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumventExample: a nasty problem
a good man to have on your side in a tight situationSynonyms: nasty
tightSimilar: difficult
hardMeaning of "tight": demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Adjective Meaning: demanding strict attention to rules and proceduresExample: rigorous discipline
tight security
stringent safety measuresSynonyms: rigorous
stringent
tightSimilar: demandingMeaning of "tight": packed closely together Adjective Meaning: packed closely togetherExample: they stood in a tight little group
hair in tight curls
the pub was packed tightSynonyms: tightSimilar: compactEnglish
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