lightish

adj — 2 senses

lightish

adj

/ˈlaɪtɪʃ/

Etymology From light + -ish.

1

Somewhat light in colour.

2

Somewhat light in weight.

  • It is an interesting point whether a heavyish or a lightish machine runs fastest. One thing that tells against a light machine is that usually it is much higher geared than a heavy wheel, and therefore what is lost in weight is made up for by the extra labour of propulsion.1901, Sketch: A Journal of Art and Actuality, volume 35, page 37:

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