Taut

German Meaning

straff

gespannt

stramm

angespannt

gestrafft

knapp

English Meaning

  1. Pulled or drawn tight; not slack. See Synonyms at tight.
  2. Strained; tense: nerves taut with anxiety.
  3. Kept in trim shape; neat and tidy.
  4. Marked by the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something, such as language or detail: a taut movie script.