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tightass

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Tightass (noun) means (informal) Someone too uptight to enjoy themselves, who spoils other people's fun by fussing over small things.

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1
(informal) Someone too uptight to enjoy themselves, who spoils other people's fun by fussing over small things.
2
(informal) Someone who is mean with money.
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Etymology

Back-formation from tight-assed; equivalent to tight + ass.

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What is the meaning of tightass?
"tightass" (noun) means (informal) Someone too uptight to enjoy themselves, who spoils other people's fun by fussing over small things.
What are the different meanings of tightass?
"tightass" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) Someone too uptight to enjoy themselves, who spoils other people's fun by fussing over small things; 2. (informal) Someone who is mean with money.
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