Definder - what does the word mean?

What is tighten it up?

1) To work at an introductory-level tech position.
2) To attempt a feat without knowledge of how it can be done.

Phrase originates from a Westwood College commercial, in which two young videogame designers, dressed in 70s attire, report to their boss that they are "almost done with level 3, and need to tighten up the graphics a little bit."

1) "Once I move back to Arlington I'm gonna tighten up the graphics for Adobe Systems."

2) "I'm almost done with my quadratics homework, I just need to tighten up the graphics a little bit."

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tighten it up - video


Tighten it up - what is it?

A state of altered consciousness induced by narcotics. Most commonly marijuana.

Michael had a Service Huddle with his friends until he got tightened-up.

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What does "tighten it up" mean?

a command from one hallion to the next to brighten him/herself -

Well dog, whats the craic?
Feck all, just dyin here!
Rough nite last nite then?
Aye, it was raw!!!
Quit your cryin and tighten up!!

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Tighten it up - what does it mean?

To calm down / loosen up. Typically used when someone is overreacting or in general not being chill.

1. Shakira: AY YO SOMEBODY JUS PULLED ON MAH WEAVE!
2. Mike: Tighten up cuz, ain't nobody pulled on yo weave.

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Tighten it up - meaning

1. To get your act together. 2. Don't be so loose

Mary: Sarah you should put your clothes on!
Kelly: Yea, Sarah tighten up!
Sarah: Mary you should stop takin it deep!
Kelly: Yea, Mary tighten up!

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Tighten it up - definition

Prison slang for "pay attention". Can also be used to tell another inmate to stop goofing off.

"Yo man tighten up! Don't you see what's about to happen?"

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Tighten it up - slang

If one is 'uncool', a cool person said, "let's do something cool" and said 'uncool person' agrees does do the cool thing he/she has "Tightened Shit Up"...
Also:
To apply liquid nitrogen to the anus prior to penetration through a gentle vapour gas expulsion with no more than twenty PSI thrust from machine of choice.
Also:
To apply polyethylene 1 1/8 clamps to each side of a vagina and penetrate with a 1 5/8 dildo, 10 inches in length... (Not healthy or recommended)

1: Footy G asked Ryan if he wanted to hit a cashier, drink some Tequila and beat up a midget. Ryan agreed; and he "tightened shit up".

2. I "tightened that shit up" on that chicks backdoor. Now the chemical sign for Nitrogen is still Ni, however now it means "Not Inside!!!"

3. My clamps barely held her meat curtains so I had to "tighten shit up" with booster cables.

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Tighten it up

To get one's shit together.

After breaking his sobriety and drinking, Amy told John to tighten it up.

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