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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heavy half

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables
heavy half
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A light-duty pickup truck (a "half-ton") that has been upgraded with heavier-duty components, such as a stronger suspension and larger axles, to increase its payload and towing capacity.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of heavy half.

Etymology

The term was popularized in the late 1970s when manufacturers like General Motors (with the GMC C15 Heavy Half and Chevy C10 Big 10) offered special packages.

Inflected Forms

heavy halfs (plural)

Questions

What does heavy half mean?
A light-duty pickup truck (a "half-ton") that has been upgraded with heavier-duty components, such as a stronger suspension and larger axles, to increase its payload and towing capacity.
Where does heavy half come from?
The term was popularized in the late 1970s when manufacturers like General Motors (with the GMC C15 Heavy Half and Chevy C10 Big 10) offered special packages.

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