Lighty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lighty is a noun meaning (South Africa, slang) A young man; a boy.
Meaning
(South Africa, slang) A young man; a boy.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- lighties
- lightie
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lightie, laaitie, jong, outjie, young'un, youngie.
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