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Definition of tightknit

tightknit

/ˌtaɪtˈnɪt/
tight · knit
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• adjective

1

Bound together by strong social, familial, or cultural ties and mutual support (of a group of people or a community).

Example

"The residents of the small fishing village formed a tightknit community that always supported one another in times of need."

2

Made with closely interwoven threads or stitches, resulting in a dense, firm fabric.

Example

"He wore a heavy, tightknit wool sweater to keep out the biting winter wind."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as "tight-knit," particularly when placed directly before a noun.

• Rhymes for tightknit

• Nearby Words

tightfisted
tightfistedness
tightish
tightknit
tightly
tightness
tightrope

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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