📒 held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate
- He kept a tight grip on her arm.
- She twisted her hair into a tight knot.
- The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move.
📒 fitting closely to your body and sometimes uncomfortable
- She was wearing a tight pair of jeans.
- These shoes are much too tight.
- The new sweater was a tight fit.
📒 difficult to manage with because there is not enough
- We have a very tight budget.
- The president has a tight schedule today.
- The deadline for finishing the project is too tight (= too soon).
📒 very strict and hard to resist, avoid, etc.
- to keep tight control over something
- Dozens of streets are being closed and security is tight.
- We need tighter security at the airport.
📒 stretched or pulled so that it cannot stretch much further
- The rope was stretched tight.
- The constant pull of the river will keep your line tight.
- He drew the cord tighter with a jerk.
📒 with things or people packed closely together, leaving little space between them
- There was a tight group of people around the speaker.
- With six of us in the car it was a tight squeeze.
- She managed to reverse into a tight parking space.
📒 looking or sounding anxious, upset or angry
- ‘I'm sorry,’ she said, with a tight smile.
📒 feeling painful or uncomfortable because of illness or emotion
- He complained of having a tight chest.
- As she looked at her baby, her throat felt tight.
📒 having a close relationship with somebody else or with other people
- It was a tight community and newcomers were not welcome.
📒 curving suddenly rather than gradually
- The driver slowed down at a tight bend in the road.
- The plane flew around in a tight circle.
📒 with runners, teams, etc. that seem to be equally good
📒 not wanting to spend much money; not generous
- He's very tight with his money.
📒 drunk
📒 not allowing the substance mentioned to enter
- measures to make your home weathertight
📒 in a difficult situation
- She’ll always help if you’re in a tight spot.
- The captain's knee injury leaves the team in a tight corner.
📒 to control somebody/something carefully or strictly
- It’s essential to keep a tight rein on public spending.
📒 to organize something in a very efficient way, controlling other people very closely