English · Adjectives
tight
/taɪt/
[/taɪt/]
firmly fixed; close-fitting
Beginneradjective
Definition
Held or fixed firmly, or fitting closely with little space.
Example
These shoes are too tight.
These shoes are too tight.
Etymology
From Middle English 'tight', variant of 'thight' (dense, solid).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes clothes, lids, schedules, and budgets; opposite of loose.