Tight
Resurrected🪃BoomerangDefinition
Cool or awesome (90s-2000s usage) OR angry/upset ('I'm tight' = 'I'm mad'). The dual meaning has persisted across decades. Currently experiencing a revival among Gen Alpha who think it sounds fresh.
Translation for Parents
It means either 'cool' or 'angry' depending on context. 'That's tight' = cool. 'I'm tight' = I'm upset. You've been using this since high school. The kids think they invented it. Let them have their moment.
Examples
“That custom PC build is tight”
“That custom computer build is really cool”
“I'm so tight she said that about me”
“I'm really upset that she said that about me”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
This is YOUR word and it's coming back. You've been training for this your whole life. Deploy with confidence.
Category
general
Peak
2002-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial, reddit