high and tight
The term 'high and tight' primarily refers to a military-style haircut but also has specific usage in baseball and a figurative meaning of neatness and order.
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Definition
B2Haircuts
(military, style)A haircut where the sides and back are cut very short, and the top is left slightly longer.
Example
- He asked the barber for a high and tight to match his military uniform.
C1Baseball
(sports, idiomatic)A pitch thrown close to the batter's upper body, often to intimidate or push the batter away from the plate.
Example
- The pitcher threw a high and tight fastball to back the hitter off the plate.
B2General
(figurative)Describes something that is orderly, neat, and well-organized.
Example
- The sergeant kept the barracks high and tight, with everything in its place.
Similar
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