tight-lipped adjective2 •Having the lips pressed tightly together, hence, not speaking.He would have sprung upon Captain Blood, who stood aloof, alert, tight-lipped, and watchful. — 1922 •Unwilling to divulge information.The open access operator has remained tight-lipped over what may have caused the driver to suddenly apply the brake, but stressed that safety was its priority. — 2022 formsmore tight-lipped · most tight-lipped