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1. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] closely constrained or constricted or constricting.

Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

Rhymes with Tight

  • overexcite
  • disinvite
  • semi-height
  • satterwhite
  • reinvite
  • reignite
  • nonwhite
  • forthright
  • de-excite
  • contrite
  • riunite
  • reunite
  • overwrite
  • overnite
  • overnight
  • mcwright
  • mcwhite
  • mcright
  • mcknight
  • mccright
  • macknight
  • enwright
  • despite
  • clevite
  • upright
  • tonite
  • tonight
  • strite
  • streit
  • sprite

How do you pronounce tight?

Pronounce tight as taɪt.

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2. tight

adverb. ['ˈtaɪt'] firmly or closely.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

3. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] pulled or drawn tight.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

4. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

5. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

6. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] pressed tightly together.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

7. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity.

Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

8. tight

adverb. ['ˈtaɪt'] in an attentive manner.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

9. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)

10. tight

adjective. ['ˈtaɪt'] securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid.

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Etymology

  • thight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • þéttr (Old Norse)