Dictionary definition · tight
adjective
- closely constrained or constricted or constricting"tight skirts"
- pulled or drawn tight"taut sails"
- set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration"in tight formation"
- pressed tightly together"with lips compressed"
- (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity"a mean person"
- affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow"tight money"
- of such close construction as to be impermeable"a tight roof"
- of textiles"a close weave"
- securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid"the bolts are tight"
- (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched"a close contest"
adverb
- firmly or closely"held fast to the rope"
- in an attentive manner"he remained close on his guard"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).