tight (EN)

adjective, adverb

adjective “tight”

1. close-fitting to the body
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   The jeans were so tight that I could barely sit down.
2. not easily moved or changed
   She kept a tight grip on her brother's hand as they crossed the busy street.
3. (of a rope, shoelaces etc.) under high tension
   He kept the strings of his guitar tight for the best sound.
4. (colloquial) hard to find or obtain
   With jobs being so tight in the town, many people had to travel elsewhere for work.
5. (figurative) very close or familiar
   After sharing so many secrets, Jake and I have become really tight friends.
6. (of a space) so narrow it's hard to move through
   The alley between the buildings was so tight, only one person could walk through at a time.
7. having a sharp curve or turn
   The racecar driver skillfully navigated the track's tightest curve without slowing down.
8. (slang) under the influence of alcohol
   After a few rounds at the bar, they were all laughing and got tight, barely able to keep straight paths.
9. (of time or schedule) limited
   She had to move quickly because her time was tight before the meeting started.

adverb “tight”

1. in a manner that prevents it from coming loose
   Hold the rope tight so it doesn't slip from your hands.
2. (of sleep) deeply
   After the long hike, she fell into her bed and slept tight, undisturbed by the storm outside.