tightass

/ (ˈtaɪtˌæs) /

noun

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

Nearby words

tight-fisted, tight-knit, tight-lipped, tight-money policy, tight-mouthed, tightass, tighten, tighten one's belt, tighten the screws, tightfisted, tightfitting

Derived Forms

tightassed, adjective

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