tightish

adjective

tight·​ish

ˈtīt|ish,

ˈtīt|,

|ēsh

1

: somewhat tight : close-fitting

tightish long sleeves pushed back over the wrist

—D. C. Calthrop

2

: somewhat difficult

Word History

Etymology

tight entry 1 + -ish

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