tight

UK
/taɪt/
US
/taɪt/

Translations

tightadjective
tighter
Comp.
tightest
Super.
UK
/taɪt/
US
/taɪt/
The room was too tight for all the furniture.
Комната была слишком тесной для всей мебели.
She wore a tight dress to the party.
Она надела плотное платье на вечеринку.
The tight alley was difficult to navigate.
Узкий переулок было трудно пройти.
The lid was so tight that I couldn't open it.
Крышка была такой тугой, что я не мог её открыть.
tightadverb
UK
/taɪt/
US
/taɪt/
Flat adverb meaning 'firmly, closely, frugally'; forms take -er/-est.

Definitions

tightadjective
Firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved.
The lid was so tight that I couldn't open the jar.
Fitting closely to the body.
She wore a tight dress that accentuated her figure.
Having little or no extra space.
The schedule was tight, leaving no room for delays.
Strictly controlled or limited.
The security at the event was very tight.
Close in terms of competition or score.
The game was tight, with both teams scoring equally.
Economically or financially constrained.
Money was tight after the unexpected expenses.
(Slang) Excellent; impressive.
That new track is really tight!
(Informal) Intoxicated with alcohol; drunk.
He got pretty tight after a few beers.
tightadverb
In a firm or secure manner; firmly.
Hold tight to the handle as the boat speeds up.
Closely or compactly.
The crew worked tight together to finish the job.
With strict economy; frugally.
They've been living tight since she lost her job.