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| tight [ tīt ] |
adjective (comparative tight·er, superlative tight·est) |
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1. snug: fitting the body very closely
  a tight sweater
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2. taut: stretched so that there is no slack
pulled the rope tight
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3. fixed: firmly secured or held
a tight knot
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4. sealed: sealed against gas or liquid leaks
An air lock must have a tight seal.
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5. strict: strictly controlled or administered
Security was tight for the conference.
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6. cramped: lacking sufficient space to move freely
It's going to be tight in the back seat.
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7. having no extra time: allowing no time beyond what is needed to do something
a tight schedule
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8. having no extra money: allowing no money beyond what is required
working to a tight budget
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9. miserly: excessively frugal with money
He's too tight to lend you the money.
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10. hard to get out of: difficult or dangerous to handle
We're in a tight fix now.
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11. with close rivals: characterized by well-matched competitors or teams
a tight race
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12. drunk: intoxicated with alcohol
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slang
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13. well done: arranged or performed with style and precision
a tight performance by the whole team
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14. succinct: characterized by clear concise expression
tight prose
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15. U.S. intimate: having a very close relationship with somebody
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informal
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He's tight with his boss.
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16. hard to get: characterized by conditions in which demand exceeds supply, often with concomitant rising prices
a tight economy
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adverb |
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firmly: in a firm, close, snug, or secure way
hold on tight
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| [14th century. Alteration of obsolete thight "dense, thick" < Old Norse þéttr "watertight, dense"] |
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| tight·ly adverb |
| tight·ness noun |
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in a tight spot or corner in a difficult or dangerous situation
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sleep tight used to wish somebody a sound night's sleep
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