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Definition of Lightweight
1. Noun. A professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds.
2. Adjective. Weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use. "Lightweight wood"
3. Noun. Someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous.
4. Adjective. Having no importance or influence. "A lightweight intellect"
5. Noun. An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 132 pounds.
6. Noun. A wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds.
Definition of Lightweight
1. n. One of less than average weight;
2. a. Light in weight, as a coin; specif., applied to a man or animal who is a lightweight.
Definition of Lightweight
1. Noun. (boxing) A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs. ¹
2. Noun. (bodybuilding) A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization. ¹
3. Noun. One of little consequence or ability. ¹
4. Noun. A person who can't handle their drink. ¹
5. Noun. A political candidate with little chance of winning ¹
6. Adjective. Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity ¹
7. Adjective. Having less than average weight ¹
8. Adjective. Lacking in strength ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lightweight
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Lightweight
Literary usage of Lightweight
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Navy Seal Nutrition Guide by Patricia A. Deuster (1994)
"Ration lightweight Menus Accessory Packet (5/case): Instant Coffee (6), ...
It is lightweight, has proven acceptance, and is relatively inexpensive. ..."
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