Phrase guide

high and tight

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having the characteristics of a crew cut (very short or no hair on the sides and trimmed on the top).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Orderly, militaresque.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively, not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 3

Being a pitch that is thrown close to the batter, but does not hit him.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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History

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.