When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

[Blzer]

Is this a real word? Or is this just a way to sound cooler, like having a "z" instead of an "s" or a "k" instead of a "c"? I normally see it when referring to food, as in it is a less substantial version of its normal compound or what have you. But are there other ways to use it in the same manner, or again is it just slang?

[NC State-31 UNC-27]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

pretty sure it's just slang but has become popular enough that it is accepted for things like marketing.

[MassNole]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

It's used so often for that reason it wouldn't surprise me if it's in the dictionary now.

EDIT
Here is the definition per Webster's Dictionary.

[youvalss]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

I like language threads. I'm such a nerd!

[JohnnytheSkin]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

Does this work?

"There's a good chance that I may have committed some…um…lite…treason."

[The C]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

Describing a Lite Brite

[Lintyfresh85]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

After Miller. And I think that's it.

[Stumbleweed]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

Does this work?

"There's a good chance that I may have committed some…um…lite…treason."

Hahaha... love that show...

[pfunk880]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

Hahaha... love that show...

I miss it so much.

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

I use it when referring to Oklahoma State. Okie Lite

[DC]

Re: When is the term "lite" correctly applied?

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