adjective
- firmly fixed in place; not loose
- fitting very closely to the body or shape
- stretched or pulled so as to be tense
adverb
- in a tight manner; firmly or closely
Examples
- Make sure the lid is tight on the jar.
- These jeans are too tight around the waist.
- The rope was pulled tight between the two posts.
- We’re on a tight schedule today.
- He’s pretty tight with his money.
- The team runs a tight operation.
- Hold on tight during the ride.
- She squeezed his hand tight.