In revolt, mean and tense (7)
I believe the answer is:
uptight
'tense' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'in revolt mean' is the wordplay.
'in revolt' becomes 'up' (I've seen this in other clues).
'mean' becomes 'tight' (both can mean miserly).
'up'+'tight'='UPTIGHT'
'and' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for uptight that I've seen before include "Nervously tense or stressed" , "Tense - cross" , "Tense, nervous, repressed" , "Neurotic" , "Tense or angry" .)