adj. 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 |
adj. of such close construction as to be impermeable a tight roof|warm in our tight little house |
adv. firmly or closely held fast to the rope|her foot was stuck fast|held tight |
adv. in an attentive manner he remained close on his guard |
adj. pulled or drawn tight taut sails|a tight drumhead|a tight rope |
adj. set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration in tight formation|a tight blockade |
adj. pressed tightly together with lips compressed |
adj. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity a mean person|he left a miserly tip |
adj. affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow tight money|a tight market |
adj. of textiles a close weave|smooth percale with a very tight weave |
adj. securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid the bolts are tight |
adj. (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched a close contest|a close election|a tight game |
Synonym: slopped, sloshed, smashed, soaked, soused, sozzled, squiffy, stiff, wet, plastered, pixilated, blind drunk, blotto, cockeyed, crocked, fuddled, loaded, pie-eyed, pissed, besotted |
adj. exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent a nasty problem|a good man to have on your side in a tight situation |
adj. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures rigorous discipline|tight security|stringent safety measures |
adj. packed closely together they stood in a tight little group|hair in tight curls|the pub was packed tight |
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