tight

Sense 1 adjective

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

tight skirts

Sense 2 adverb

firmly or closely

held fast to the rope

Sense 3 adjective

pulled or drawn tight

taut sails

Sense 4 adverb

in an attentive manner

he remained close on his guard

Sense 5 adjective

set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

in tight formation

Sense 6 adjective

pressed tightly together

with lips compressed

Sense 7 adjective

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

a mean person

Sense 8 adjective

affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

tight money

Sense 9 adjective

of such close construction as to be impermeable

a tight roof

Sense 10 adjective

of textiles

a close weave

Sense 11 adjective

securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

the bolts are tight

Sense 12 adjective

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

a close contest

Sense 13 adjective

very drunk

Sense 14 adjective

exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

a nasty problem

Sense 15 adjective

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

rigorous discipline

Sense 16 adjective

packed closely together

they stood in a tight little group