The difference between Slapdash and Tight

When used as adverbs, slapdash means in a hasty or careless manner, whereas tight means firmly, so as not to come loose easily.

When used as verbs, slapdash means to apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner, whereas tight means to tighten.

When used as adjectives, slapdash means produced or carried out hastily, whereas tight means firmly held together.


check bellow for the other definitions of Slapdash and Tight

  1. Slapdash as an adjective:

    Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

  1. Slapdash as an adverb:

    In a hasty or careless manner.

  2. Slapdash as an adverb:

    Directly, right there; slap-bang.

    Examples:

    "Van Eyck signed his portrait of the Arnolfinis slapdash in the center of the painting."

  3. Slapdash as an adverb:

    With a slap; all at once; slap.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Prior"

  1. Slapdash as a verb (colloquial):

    To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner; to roughcast.

    Examples:

    "to slapdash mortar or paint on a wall"

    "to slapdash a wall"

  1. Tight as an adjective (colloquial):

    Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open. Unyielding or firm Under high tension. Scarce, hard to come by. Intimately friendly. Miserly or frugal.

    Examples:

    "'tight cloth; a tight knot"

    "'tight control on a situation"

    "Make sure to pull the rope tight."

    "I grew up in a poor neighborhood; money was very tight, but we made do."

    "We've grown tighter over the years."

    "He's a bit tight with his money."

  2. Tight as an adjective (of a space, design or arrangement):

    Narrow, such that it is difficult for something or someone to pass through it. Fitting close, or too close, to the body. Of a turn, sharp, so that the timeframe for making it is narrow and following it is difficult. Lacking holes; difficult to penetrate; waterproof.

    Examples:

    "The passageway was so tight we could barely get through."

    "They flew in a tight formation."

    "a tight coat;  My socks are too tight."

    "The mountain pass was made dangerous by its many tight corners."

  3. Tight as an adjective (sport):

    Well-rehearsed and accurate in execution. Not conceding many goals.

    Examples:

    "Their marching band is extremely tight."

  4. Tight as an adjective (slang):

    Intoxicated; drunk or acting like being drunk.

    Examples:

    "We went drinking and got tight."

  5. Tight as an adjective (slang):

    Extraordinarily great or special.

    Examples:

    "That is one tight bicycle!"

  6. Tight as an adjective (slang, British (regional)):

    Mean; unfair; unkind.

  7. Tight as an adjective (obsolete):

    Not ragged; whole; neat; tidy.

  8. Tight as an adjective (obsolete):

    Handy; adroit; brisk.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  9. Tight as an adjective (poker):

    Of a player, who plays very few hands.

  10. Tight as an adjective (poker):

    Using a strategy which involves playing very few hands.

  1. Tight as an adverb:

    Firmly, so as not to come loose easily.

    Examples:

    "Make sure the lid is closed tight."

  2. Tight as an adverb:

    Soundly.

    Examples:

    "Good night, sleep tight."

  1. Tight as a verb (obsolete):

    To tighten.