Tight - definition of tight by The Free Dictionary With a few verbs tight is used idiomatically as an intensive and is the only possible form: sleep tight; sit tight Tight can be used only following the verb: The house was shut tight (not tight shut)
Tight end - Wikipedia It is a hybrid that combines the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a receiver As part of the receiver corps, they play inside the flanks (tight), contrasted with the split end who plays outside the flanks (wide)