What does lighty mean?
Lighty means (South Africa, slang) A young man; a boy..
Lighty
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(South Africa, slang) A young man; a boy..
Definitions by Sense
- (South Africa, slang) A young man; a boy.
- (obsolete) Alternative form of lightly; however, more often a misspelling of lightly.
Example Sentences
That heart, she said, is lighty priz'd, / Which is too lighty won; / And long shall rue that easy maid / Who yields her love too soon.
Synonyms for lighty
Antonyms for lighty
Related Words
Word Forms
- lighties
- lightie
Usage Notes
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How do you use lighty in a sentence?
That heart, she said, is lighty priz'd, / Which is too lighty won; / And long shall rue that easy maid / Who yields her love too soon.
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