heavyish

English

Etymology

heavy +‎ -ish

Adjective

heavyish (not comparable)

  1. Somewhat heavy.
    • 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.

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