hang tight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dangerous situation, until a later point in time.
  2. To grasp tightly.

Word forms

hang tight hangs tight hanging tight hung tight

Etymology

From hang + tight, possibly in part from a blend of hang on + hold tight.

Related words

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