When you hold your favorite teddy bear and squeeze it really close, it feels tight. This means you are holding it with a lot of strength so it doesn’t fall out of your hands. Just like when you wear your shoes and they fit just right, not too loose, not too snug, they fit tight. This helps you run and play without your shoes slipping off.

If you have a jar of cookies and the lid is on really tight, it means it’s closed really well. You might need a grown-up to help you open it because it’s closed so securely. This keeps the cookies fresh and safe inside.

When you see your friend and give them a big hug, that’s a tight hug. It means you’re hugging them with a lot of love and care. It feels warm and safe.

Sometimes, your mom or dad might say they are on a tight schedule. This means they have a lot to do and not much time to do it, so they have to be quick and careful with their time.