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\ ˈtīt-ˈnit 
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\Definition of tight-knit
: closely integrated and bound in love or friendship
a tight-knit family
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tight-knit
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of tight-knit
—used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each other
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The first known use of tight-knit was in 1839
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