tightness

noun

Definition of tightnessnext
as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money a man of legendary tightness, he has plenty of money in his savings account

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“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.

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