high and tight

English

Etymology

Comparing the terms high and tight for the longer hair on the high part of the scalp and the shortest or tight-to-the-scalp hair on the sides.

Adjective

high and tight (not comparable)

1. (of a haircut) Having the characteristics of a crew cut (very short or no hair on the sides and trimmed on the top).
2. (figuratively, by extension) Orderly, militaresque.
3. (baseball) Being a pitch that is thrown close to the batter, but does not hit him.