Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Lightie

noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of lighty (“young man; boy”). South-Africa, alt-of, alternative, slang
  2. 2
    A black person with relatively light-coloured skin. informal

    "I looked up into that giant's eyes and while I saw curiosity there, I didn't see the anger and hatred I had seen in so many eyes of the black people as they looked down on a lightie."

Etymology

From light + -ie.

See also for "lightie"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: lightie