- tight-arsed
- Australian Slang1. mean; parsimonious;2. haughty
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tight-arsed — ˈtight arsed ; (BrE) (NAmE ˈtight assed) adjective Main entry: ↑tight arse … Useful english dictionary
tight-arsed — adj British miserly, mean, stingy. This is an elabora tion of tight (itself used to mean stingy since the 1820s), heard since the early years of the 20th century … Contemporary slang
tight-arsed — /ˈtaɪt ast/ (say tuyt ahst) adjective Colloquial (taboo) 1. mean; parsimonious. 2. haughty. –tight arse, noun Usage: See note at arse …
Tight-arsed — 1. mean; parsimonious; 2. haughty … Dictionary of Australian slang
tight-arsed — Adj. Mean, stingy … English slang and colloquialisms
be tight-arsed — British & Australian, very informal, American, very informal to be worried about small details that are not important. Don t ask Jack to get involved, he s so tight assed and really irritating … New idioms dictionary
tight — adj 1. mean, stingy, miserly. Now a common colloquialism rather than slang, this usage originated in the USA in the early 19th century. The image evoked is of someone who is tight fisted . A modern elaboration is tight arsed. 2. tipsy or drunk.… … Contemporary slang
tight — 1. Mean. Also tight arsed* 2. Difficult. Hence tight spot or corner Difficult personal situation. 3. Not easily obtainable (e.g. of money). 4. Drunk: Also tight as a drum or newt or tick Very drunk. 5. sit tight Remain where one is. Wait … A concise dictionary of English slang
As tight as a bull's arse in fly-time — extremely mean with money; tight arsed … Dictionary of Australian slang
As tight as a duck's arse — extremely mean with money; tight arsed … Dictionary of Australian slang
