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Meaning of tightass | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Someone who does not know how to have fun, or who is so worried about insignificant things as to ruin any fun that anyone around them may be having.
    Canada, US, mildly, slang, vulgar
  2. Someone who is stingy, or who is tight with money.
    Canada, US, mildly, slang, vulgar

Equivalents

Deutsch Geizhals Geizkragen Spaßtöter
Español amargada amargado

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

tightbeam Tighten tighten the purse strings Tightened Tightener Tightening

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