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- DictionaryTight/tīt/
adjective
- 1. fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; hard to move, undo, or open: "she twisted her handkerchief into a tight knot"
- 2. (of a rope, fabric, or surface) stretched so as to leave no slack; not loose: "the drawcord pulls tight"
adverb
- 1. very firmly, closely, or tensely: "he went downstairs, holding tight to the banisters"
1. a. : having elements close together. a tight formation. a tight line of type. b. : so close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of liquid, gas, or light) a tight ship. a tight seal.
firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot. drawn or stretched so as to be tense; taut. affording little or no extra room; fitting closely, especially too closely: a tight collar. difficult to deal with or manage: to be in a tight situation.
A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.: Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution. If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop.
If something is closed or fastened so firmly that it can barely be moved, it's tight. And if you accidentally shrunk your favorite pair of jeans in the wash, they might be tight too.
1. Fixed or fastened firmly in place: a tight lid; tight screws; a tight knot. 2. Stretched or drawn out fully: a tight wire; a tight drumhead. 3. Of such close construction as to be impermeable: cloth tight enough to hold water; warm in our tight little cabin. 4. a.
Tight is used to describe a group of things or an amount of something that is closely packed together. She curled up in a tight ball, with her knees tucked up at her chin. The men came in a tight group. Tight is also an adverb.
tight. held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate. He kept a tight grip on her arm. She twisted her hair into a tight knot. The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. Dave's arms were tight around her waist.
Tight Definition. Dense. So close or compact in structure that water, air, etc. cannot pass through. A tight boat. Of such close construction as to be impermeable. Cloth tight enough to hold water; warm in our tight little cabin. Drawn, packed, spaced, etc. closely together. A tight weave, a tight schedule of events.
Definitions of 'tight' 1. Tight clothes or shoes are rather small and fit closely to your body. [...] 2. If you hold someone or something tight, you hold them firmly and securely. [...] 3. Tight controls or rules are very strict. [...] More. Definitions of '-tight' not letting (something specified) in or out. [...] More. Synonyms of 'tight'
tight meaning, definition, what is tight: tight clothes fit your body very closely...: Learn more.
