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Why does "tight" refer to someone who has had too many drinks?

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January 10, 2010 9:41 am
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My father used to refer to people who were drunk as "tight". Don't know where that came from. Anyone?
Nancy, Wisconsin
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January 10, 2010 11:27 am
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Because you have to hold onto them tightly to keep them upright to keep them from falling down? (Nahhh. Too simple.)
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