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tightassed

/ˈtaɪtˌæst/
(UK: tightarsed)
tight · assed

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1

North American (vulgar slang) Excessively rigid, uptight, conventional, or prudish in attitude or behavior.

Example

"The new supervisor had a reputation for being so tightassed about minor office rules that morale quickly plummeted."


2

North American (vulgar slang) Unwilling to spend or share money; stingy or miserly.

Example

"He was too tightassed to leave a decent tip for the waiter despite the excellent service."

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This term is considered vulgar and derogatory slang, making it inappropriate for formal, academic, or professional contexts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tightassed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tightassed
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