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tight-knit

adjective \ ˈtīt-ˈnit \

Definition of tight-knit

: closely integrated and bound in love or friendship
  • a tight-knit family

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First Known Use of tight-knit

1946

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tight-knit

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Definition of tight-knit for English Language Learners

  • —used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each other

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