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Definition of tight

tight

adjective

  • very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
    Her new car is tight.
                                                                                                   

    Citation from "Jeu Monegasque", Archer (TV), Season 2 Episode 11 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
                                                                                                                                                                                   

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    Citation from "Lincoln Lover", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 4 (2006) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Mar 02 2013. Submitted by Michael Cassell from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 25 1997.

  • stingy. Also tight-fisted.
    Don't be tight man, lend me some money!
    He is a tight-fisted bastard.

    Last edited on Aug 21 1997. Submitted by Andy from Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK on Aug 21 1997.

  • emotionally close.
    We're tight.

    Last edited on May 10 1998. Submitted by Jon Saltzman from Niskayuna, NY, USA on May 10 1998.

  • cruel. British.
    You're really tight for stealing that kids food.

    Last edited on Dec 10 2001. Submitted by Matthew A. from Swindon, Swindon, UK on Dec 10 2001.

  • Angry.
    When I found out someone stole my chips, I was tight for the rest of the day.

    Last edited on Apr 07 2004. Submitted by Natasha ". from Elizabeth, NJ, USA on Apr 07 2004.

  • drunk.
                                                                                                                                                                       

    Citation from "Stewie B. Good", Family Guy, Season 4 Episode 36 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Jan 13 2012. Submitted by Anthony V. on Sep 18 2004.

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Definitions include: expression of sadness or dismay.
Definitions include: annoyed.
Definitions include: a bachelorette party.
Definitions include: to be romantically interested in.

Other terms relating to 'a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate':

Definitions include: buttocks.
Definitions include: serious trouble.
Definitions include: based on faulty information or suspicions.
Definitions include: censored version of "bullshit".
Definitions include: Most uses of "shit" also work with "crap", except where noted below.
Definitions include: to jokingly deceive.
Definitions include: a disappointing event.
Definitions include: a mean person; "jerk"; "asshole".
Definitions include: extremely muscular.
Definitions include: broken or functioning poorly or improperly; "messed up".
Definitions include: to accidentally press a button or key adjacent to the desired one, e.g. while typing on a keyboard or entering a phone number.
Definitions include: acronym for "crossing the line", that is: inappropriate (offensive or insensitive in nature, overstepping social norms.)
Definitions include: in agreement.
Definitions include: to make a sexually inappropriate gesture or statement.
Definitions include: the police.

Other terms relating to 'angry, annoyed, offended':

Definitions include: extremely angry; "very fed up".
Definitions include: extremely fun; exciting; wild.
Definitions include: in a bad mood.
Definitions include: "cool"; "awesome"; "sweet".
Definitions include: sexually aroused.
Definitions include: angry.
Definitions include: Said if someone is confused, mad, or if someone just did something really stupid, they're drove.
Definitions include: aggressive behavior caused by excessive steroid use.
Definitions include: excited.
Definitions include: angry; "pissed off".
Definitions include: angry or annoyed.
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
Definitions include: in a bad mood.
Definitions include: slightly angry.
Definitions include: offended, upset, or angry, usually by a small slight or a friendly insult.

Other terms relating to 'friend, friends':

Definitions include: form of address for a friend; "homie"; "dog."
Definitions include: acronym for "best friends forever who eat out and go shopping a lot".
Definitions include: best friend.
Definitions include: a gang member or "ruffian."
Definitions include: form of address for a female used by a close friend.
Definitions include: alternate spelling of frenemy.
Definitions include: to be great, exciting, or fun.
Definitions include: variant of bro.
Definitions include: marijuana.
Definitions include: a best friend; "sidekick"; "partner in crime".
Definitions include: "bro" / "brother."
Definitions include: The feeling of really wanting to befriend a stranger or acquaintance.
Definitions include: form of address used between females and between gay men.
Definitions include: friend, buddy, pal.
Definitions include: a friend.

Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun':

Definitions include: of good quality. Also used to describe something that one is proud of.
Definitions include: extremely fun; exciting; wild.
Definitions include: very good, awesome, sweet
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
Definitions include: anything great, cool, awesome.
Definitions include: cool.
Definitions include: excellent; "cool".
Definitions include: perfectly done; "on point".
Definitions include: real nice.
Definitions include: For words meaning a thrill, see the thesaurus category words meaning exciting, fun, full of people.
Definitions include: "cool", "phat".
Definitions include: misspelling of awesome.
Definitions include: "awesome"; "cool".
Definitions include: to stay true to one's self; to resist the temptation to be fake.
Definitions include: an accomplishment that goes above and beyond what is expected; "a good job".

Other terms relating to 'stingy or greedy':

Definitions include: metaphorical arms, the presence of which indicates a person is stingy.
Definitions include: a woman who is dating a wealthy man only for his money.
Definitions include: uptight, stingy, conservative; "by the book".
Definitions include: a stingy person.
Definitions include: deceitful, untrustworthy.
Definitions include: to not repay a debt.
Definitions include: to steal, monopolize, or hog.
Definitions include: a police officer.

Other terms relating to 'under the influence of alcohol, drunk':

Definitions include: drunk.
Definitions include: intoxicated.
Definitions include: an extended period of alcohol or drug use.
Definitions include: drunk.
Definitions include: extremely drunk.
Definitions include: intoxicated to the point of sassiness.
Definitions include: extremely inebriated.
Definitions include: to act foolish; under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or to do something dangerous.
Definitions include: Extremely drunk.
Definitions include: ridiculously, or extremely drunk, to the point of lost or motor skills.
Definitions include: extremely intoxicated.
Definitions include: extremely ugly.
Definitions include: extremely drunk.
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
Definitions include: very drunk.

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Other terms relating to 'tight':

Definitions include: to wait patiently.
Definitions include: cool.
Definitions include: to stay in one place and wait patiently.
Definitions include: a stingy person.
Definitions include: nice buttocks.
Definitions include: Description of a pleasing event, usually used in response to a story which has a positive outcome for the teller.
Definitions include: means something is hella good.

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