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low-maintenance, a.
Brit. |ˌləʊˈmeɪnt(ɪ)nəns|, |ˌləʊˈmeɪntnˌəns|, U.S. |ˌloʊˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns|, |ˌloʊˈmeɪntnˌəns|
[‹ low adj. + maintenance n.]
That requires a low or minimal level of maintenance or effort; spec. (of a person) easygoing, undemanding. Cf. high-maintenance adj.
1916Washington Post 2 Jan. 15/3 The great appreciation of low-cost and low-maintenance cars. 1960Science 9 Dec. 1735/2 The development of special, low-maintenance electric generators to provide light for remote villages. 1997N.Y. Rev. Bks. 20 Feb. 51 (advt.) Wanted: Low maintenance man..for smart, sexy, independent professional woman. 2006Independent (Nexis) 27 May (Features section) 9 I'm probably fairly low maintenance compared with some personalities who have trailers full of dresses. |