Tightness Definition & Meaning

tightness
noun
  1. a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
  2. a tight feeling in some part of the body; "he felt a constriction in her chest"; "she felt an alarming tightness in her chest"; "emotion caused a constriction of his throat"
  3. the spatial property of being crowded together
  4. extreme stinginess
  5. lack of movement or room for movement

"Tightness" in song lyrics

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  • "Up and down the coast, we toast, to tightness"
    Living Legends f/ Abstract Rude — You Hear About It
  • "Love is priceless, respect tightness"
    Rufus Blaq f/ The LOX — Artifacts of Life
  • "Blood can flow in ma veins in feels the tightness"
    Werd n Deeko — Let's Talk

Usage tips for "tightness"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tightness mean?
a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit a tight feeling in some part of the body; "he felt a constriction in her chest"; "she felt an alarming tightness in her chest"; "emotion caused a constriction of his throat" the spatial property of being crowded together extreme stinginess lack of movement or room for movement
What part of speech is tightness?
Tightness is a noun.
How many definitions does tightness have?
Tightness has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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