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high and tight en · ADJ

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.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable, of a haircut) Having the characteristics of a crew cut (very short or no hair on the sides and trimmed on the top).
  2. (broadly, figuratively, not-comparable) Orderly, militaresque.
  3. (not-comparable) Being a pitch that is thrown close to the batter, but does not hit him.