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banta.

to diet (in order to lose weight)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Svenska language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. to diet (in order to lose weight)

    att banta och gå på en sträng diet
    Jag bantar
  2. to slim

    figuratively
    Vi måste banta företagets utgifter.
Where this word comes from

Named after William Banting, author of an early diet. According to SO attested since 1885. In a figurative sense attested since 1956. Cognate with English banting.

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