lightweight

[ lahyt-weyt ]

/ ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /

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adjective

being lighter in weight, texture, etc., than another item or object of identical use, quality, or function: a lightweight topcoat;a lightweight alloy for ship construction.

without seriousness of purpose; trivial or trifling: lightweight reading.

of or relating to a lightweight: He's the new lightweight contender.

(of a horse, especially a hunter) able to carry up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms).

noun

a person of less than average weight.

Informal. a person who is of little influence, importance, or effect.

a boxer or other contestant intermediate in weight between a featherweight, and a welterweight, especially a professional boxer weighing between 126 and 135 pounds (56.7–61 kilograms).

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Origin of lightweight

First recorded in 1765–75; light² + weight

OTHER WORDS FROM lightweight

ul·tra·light·weight, adjective

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Definition for lightweight (2 of 2)

light weight

noun Nautical.

light displacement.

Origin of light weight

First recorded in 1765–75

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To be fair, none of these titles count as lightweight, beach-reading diversions.
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Light as a lightweight acrobat Ahmet Ali had rolled aside, put palm to ground, sprung to his feet.
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Mr. Gilroy arranged the party so that one lightweight member was in each canoe with one of the heavier girls, and one of the boys.
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British Dictionary definitions for lightweight

lightweight

/ (ˈlaɪtˌweɪt) /

adjective

of a relatively light weight

not serious; trivial

noun

a person or animal of a relatively light weight

a professional boxer weighing 130–135 pounds (59–61 kg)
an amateur boxer weighing 57–60 kg (126–132 pounds)
(as modifier)the lightweight contender

a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115–126 pounds (52–57 kg))

informal a person of little importance or influence

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