lightish

English

Etymology

From light +‎ -ish.

Adjective

lightish (not comparable)

1. Somewhat light in colour.
2. Somewhat light in weight.
   • 1901, Sketch: A Journal of Art and Actuality, volume 35, page 37:

     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.