(rugby) The five forwards who form the front row and the second row in the scrum. / (comedy) A five-minute set of jokes performed by a stand-up comedian, usually made up of only their best material.

Alternative spelling of skintight

As tightly screwed as can be achieved by the strength of one's fingers, without the use of any other tools.

(informal, chiefly imperative) To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dangerous situation, until a later point in time. / To grasp tightly.

(programming) A loop which contains few instructions and iterates many times.

plural of tight loop

(economics) A monetary policy that makes money, credit, or both difficult for many borrowers to obtain and only at relatively high interest rates.

An unpleasant sensation of tightness, heaviness or pressure in the chest.

plural of tight ship

(idiomatic) A difficult position. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tight, spot.