English Explanatory Dictionary

tightener

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something used to tighten.
  2. A large meal; a feast or blowout.

Pronunciation

/ˈtaɪtn̩ɚ/ /ˈtaɪtn̩ə/

Word forms

tightener tighteners

Etymology

From tighten + -er. Referring to a meal, suggests the tightening of one's belt around the expanding waistline.

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