tightish

English

Etymology

From tight +‎ -ish.

Adjective

tightish (comparative more tightish, superlative most tightish)

1. Somewhat tight.

   Getting six people into the car was a tightish squeeze.

   • 1833-36, Charles Dickens, Sketches by Boz, "The Out and Out Young Gentleman", in The Oxford Illustrated Dickens, p. 596:

     For some years past the favorite costume of the out-and-out young gentleman has been a rough pilot coat, with two gilt hooks and eyes to the velvet collar; buttons somewhat larger than crown-pieces; a black or fancy neckerchief, loosely tied; a wide-brimmed hat, with a low crown; tightish inexpressibles, and iron-shod boots.