banta

“banta” is a Swedish word. Its 2 meanings in English:

verb

to diet (in order to lose weight)
to slim

Etymology

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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More Swedish words

bannlysa
bannlysning
bannlyst
banspårning
bantamvikt
bantamviktare
bantlär
bantning

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