(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a) at least some; little rain fell in May; gave it little thought; little time is left; we still have little money; a little hope remained; theres slight chance that it will work; theres a slight chance it will work
[ Syn: little ]
slight (adj.)
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
[ Syn: rebuff ]
slight (n.)
lacking substance or significance; slight evidence; a tenuous argument; a thin plot; a fragile claim to fame
being of delicate or slender build; she was slender as a willow shoot is slender- Frank Norris; a slim girl with straight blonde hair; watched her slight figure cross the street
slight (adj.)
pay no attention to, disrespect; She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance
[ Syn: cold-shoulder ]