tight · adj
tight (CONTROLLED)
B2 controlled and obeying all rules completely
Dictionary examples:
Security was tight at the meeting between the two leaders. (36.6)
tight (STRAIGHT)
C2 If cloth, wire, foil, etc., is tight, it has been pulled so that it is straight or smooth.
Dictionary examples:
Make sure the line is tight. (22.5)
tight (NOT MUCH)
B2 If money, time, or space is tight, there is only just enough of it.
Dictionary examples:
We should get six people into the car but it will be tight. (33.9)
Arnold has a very tight schedule today and I don’t know if he can see you. (37.1)
We’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to eat out much. (43.9)
a tight corner
C2 a difficult situation
Dictionary examples:
She had been in a tight corner before and had always managed to cope. (42.9)
tight (CLOTHES)
B1 fitting your body very closely
Dictionary examples:
My tight jeans turned me into a penguin at the dance party. (0.0)
The superhero's tight costume made bathroom breaks a real challenge. (0.0)
His tight shoes made him dance like a clumsy robot. (0.0)
a tight skirt (18.4)
tight (FIRM)
B2 firm and difficult to move
Dictionary examples:
I kept a tight grip on his arm. (41.2)
Make sure the knot is tight. (49.3)