Tight Definition
tight
adverb
- firmly or closely; "held fast to the rope"; "her foot was stuck fast"; "held tight"
- in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard"
adjective
- closely constrained or constricted or constricting; "tight skirts"; "he hated tight starched collars"; "fingers closed in a tight fist"; "a tight feeling in his chest"
- pulled or drawn tight; "taut sails"; "a tight drumhead"; "a tight rope"
- set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration; "in tight formation"; "a tight blockade"
- pressed tightly together; "with lips compressed"
- (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity; "a mean person"; "he left a miserly tip"
- affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow; "tight money"; "a tight market"
- of such close construction as to be impermeable; "a tight roof"; "warm in our tight little house"
- of textiles; "a close weave"; "smooth percale with a very tight weave"
- securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid; "the bolts are tight"
- (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched; "a close contest"; "a close election"; "a tight game"
- very drunk
- exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent; "a nasty problem"; "a good man to have on your side in a tight situation"
- demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; "rigorous discipline"; "tight security"; "stringent safety measures"
- packed closely together; "they stood in a tight little group"; "hair in tight curls"; "the pub was packed tight"
"Tight" in song lyrics
See how tight is used in real songs:
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"Double CD so you could buy me twice, hold tight!"
1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop -
"Grab your girl, hold her tight"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word) -
"And the way it felt, it was real tight"
2 Live Crew — Move Somethin'
Words that rhyme with tight
Usage tips for "tight"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tight" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tight to find words that pair well.