noun
makeweight
Makeweight (noun) means something of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight.
noun
1
Something of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight.
2
Something included to add to the apparent weight or force of an argument.
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Etymology
From make + weight.
Rhymes for makeweight
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What is the meaning of makeweight?
"makeweight" (noun) means something of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight.
What are the different meanings of makeweight?
"makeweight" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight; 2. Something included to add to the apparent weight or force of an argument.