lean and mean en · ADJ
Meanings
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(colloquial) efficient because of having nothing in excess of what is needed, and single-minded in one's objective
He's a lean and mean fighting machine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leaner and meaner | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| leanest and meanest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |