lightweight

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Etymology

light + weight

Noun

lightweight (plural lightweights)

  1. (boxing) A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs.
  2. (bodybuilding) A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization.
  3. One of little consequence or ability.
  4. A person who can't handle their drink.
  5. A political candidate with little chance of winning

Adjective

lightweight (comparative more lightweight, superlative most lightweight)

  1. Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
  2. Having less than average weight

Translations

lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
having less than average weight

 

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