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Lightish

//ˈlaɪtɪʃ// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Somewhat light in colour. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Somewhat light in weight. not-comparable

    "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."

Etymology

From light + -ish.

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