1. the quality or state of being tight; firmness of fit or closure
2. a feeling of constriction or tension in part of the body
Usage: medical
3. strict control over spending; scarcity of money or resources
Usage: financial

Examples

• The tightness of the jar lid made it difficult to open.
• She felt a tightness in her chest after running up the stairs.
• The tightness of the budget forced them to cut expenses.
• The tightness of the race kept voters engaged until the very end.
• He adjusted the rope to reduce the tightness around the package.
• The doctor asked about any tightness in her muscles.
• Credit tightness made it harder for businesses to get loans.