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tight

/ˈtaɪt/

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adjective

tighter; -est

difficult to move :fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move

The lid is too tight. I can't loosen it.

She made a tight knot in the rope.

Keep a tight grip/hold on his hand when you cross the street. - opposite loose

fitting very close to your body

tight [=snug] T-shirts

a tight pair of jeans = a pair of tight jeans

These shoes are too tight. [=they are too small]

a tight bandage - opposite loose; see also skintight

flat or firm from being pulled or stretched

a tight wire/string

Pull the ribbon tight and make a bow. - opposite loose

tense or stiff :not relaxed

Her muscles were tight.

His throat/chest felt tight.

a tight smile

She answered in a tight voice. - opposite loose

hard and muscular

an athlete with a tight stomach/body

He has tight abs.

having parts that are very close together

The cat was curled into a tight ball.

a fabric with a tight weave

The swimming goggles should create a tight seal around your eyes. - see also airtight, watertight

not having or allowing much room

Space was tight at their first home. [=their first home was small; they did not have much room]

There's a tight space you can crawl through underneath the house.

The tunnel gets pretty tight up ahead.

We got everything into the suitcase, but it was a tight squeeze. [=the suitcase was very full/packed]

not having or allowing much time

We are on a tight schedule.

The project has a very tight deadline.

Time was tight, so we couldn't stay long.

close or equal in score, progress, or ability

It was a very tight race/game.

It was one of the tightest presidential elections in history.

The teams play in a tight division.

not allowing much freedom :strict about controlling what happens

She kept a tight hand on the business. [=she controlled the business in a very strict way]

The mayor put tighter security in place for the concert.

He has people working for him, but he has/keeps a tight rein on every part of the process.

difficult or awkward

You've put me in a tight spot. [=a difficult position]

They were in a tight spot financially. [=they did not have much money; they were having financial problems]

low in supply :not easily available

We can't afford a vacation right now because money is tight. [=scarce]

Jobs are tight right now. [=there are not many jobs available right now]

b - used to describe a situation that is difficult because there is not enough of something

Things have been a little tight [=money has been scarce] since I lost my job.

a tight job market [=a situation in which there are few jobs]

informal + usually disapproving :not giving or spending money freely :stingy or cheap

He's pretty tight with his money.

having a close personal or professional relationship

We've been tight [=very friendly] for a long time.

a tight group of friends - often + with

She's tight with the boss.

curving or changing direction suddenly

There is a tight [=sharp] bend in the road up ahead.

Make a tight right turn at the traffic light.

informal + old-fashioned :very drunk

getting tight at a bar

run a tight ship

xem ship

adverb

in a tight way

Hold on tight.

Is the door shut tight?

She screwed the cap on tight.

Don't close the lid so tight.

We were packed as tight as sardines on the bus.

hang tight

xem hang

sit tight

xem sit

sleep tight

xem sleep

* Các từ tương tự:
tight end, tighten, tightfisted, tight-knit, tight-lipped, tightrope, tights, tightwad