tightass

/ (ˈtaɪtˌæs) /

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noun

slang, mainly US an inhibited or excessively self-controlled person

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Derived forms of tightass

tightassed, adjective

Words nearby tightass

Tiger! Tiger! burning bright, Tiggerish, tight, tight as a drum, tight as a tick, tightass, tight-assed, tighten, tight end, tighten one's belt, tighten the screws

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