- weigh
- [[t]weɪ[/t]]v. t.1) phs wam to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device2) wam to measure or apportion (a certain quantity of something) according to weight (usu. fol. by out):weighed out five pounds of sugar[/ex]3) to make heavy; increase the weight or bulk of; weight4) to evaluate in the mind; consider carefully in order to reach an opinion, decision, or choice:Let's weigh the facts[/ex]5) to have weight or a specified amount of weight:to weigh less; to weigh a ton[/ex]6) to have importance, moment, or consequence7) to bear down as a weight or burden (usu. fol. by on or upon):Responsibility weighed upon her[/ex]8) to consider carefully or judicially:to weigh well before deciding[/ex]9) phv weigh downa) to cause to become bowed under a weightb) to lower the spirits of; burden; depress10) spo phv weigh ina) (of a boxer or wrestler) to be weighed by a medical examiner on the day of a boutb) (of a jockey) to be weighed with the saddle and weights after a racec) to be of the weight determined by such a weighing11) spo phv weigh out, (of a jockey)a) to be weighed with the saddle and weights before a raceb) to be of the weight determined by such a weighing•Etymology: bef. 900; ME weghen, OE wegan to carry, weigh, c. OOHG wegan to move, weigh, ON vega to move, Go gawigan to move, shake; akin to way I, wain weigh′a•ble, adj. weigh′er, n.
From formal English to slang. 2014.