Meaning oftightin English

Adjective

1. firmly held together; compact
2. under high tension; taut
   The rope was tight and would not stretch.
3. narrow; difficult to pass through
   The narrow alley was tight for the large truck to pass through.
4. fitting close to the body
   The dancer wore a tight costume for the performance.
5. well-rehearsed and accurate; skillful
   The band played a tight set with perfect harmony.
6. difficult to obtain; scarce
   Money was tight during the economic crisis.
7. intimately friendly; close
   The two friends had a tight bond after traveling together.
8. frugal; stingy with money
   She was very tight with her budget and never spent extravagantly.
9. defensive and not conceding many goals; restricted
   The team played a tight defense and only allowed one goal.
10. intoxicated or acting drunk
    After a few drinks, he became tight and started singing loudly.
11. exceptionally great or impressive
    The fireworks display was tight and ended with a stunning finale.
12. limited or restricted in time
    The meeting was tight on time, so we had to finish quickly.
13. having a strong, close relationship
    The family had a tight relationship and always supported each other.
14. not ragged; whole and neat
    The seamstress made sure the seam was tight and even.
15. handy and adroit; brisk
    The nurse moved with tight efficient movements to treat the patient.
16. playing very few hands (in a game)
    The poker player was tight and only bet on strong hands.
17. playing few hands; cautious
    The investor was tight with her money and only invested in low-risk stocks.