1
2
: small of its kind or in amount
a slight chance
a slight odor of gas
slightly
adverb
slightness
noun
slighted; slighting; slights
1
: to treat as slight or unimportant : make light of
2
: to treat with disdain or indifference
slight a guest
3
: to perform or attend to carelessly and inadequately
don't slight your work
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