lightweight
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).
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).
Origin of lightweight
1Other words from lightweight
- ul·tra·light·weight, adjective
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Origin of light weight
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How to use lightweight in a sentence
The insurgents were disorganized, undisciplined, lightweights.
It happened in that period when both men were amateur lightweights and Mr. Gallagher was champion of the Pacific Coast.
The Native Son | Inez Haynes IrwinBesides the lightweights there were a few young fellows called improvers, who were also employed because they were cheap.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists | Robert TressellThen, mealman, you'd settle your account for lightweights sooner than you want.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete | Gilbert ParkerSawkins and the other 'lightweights' remained at their work.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists | Robert Tressell
Within one week afterward four young lightweights in the village proclaimed themselves abolitionists!
What Is Man? And Other Stories | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
British Dictionary definitions for lightweight
/ (ˈlaɪtˌweɪt) /
of a relatively light weight
not serious; trivial
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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