lightweight
1light·weight
noun \ˈlīt-ˌwāt\Definition of LIGHTWEIGHT
1
: one of less than average weight; specifically : a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs — compare featherweight, welterweight
2
: one of little consequence or ability <a political lightweight>
Examples of LIGHTWEIGHT
- The members of his staff were considered lightweights.
- <among astronomers she's considered a lightweight>
First Known Use of LIGHTWEIGHT
1773
Related to LIGHTWEIGHT
- Synonyms
- cipher, dwarf, half-pint, insect, insignificancy, nobody, morsel, nonentity, nothing, nullity, number, pip-squeak, pygmy (also pigmy), shrimp, snippersnapper, twerp, whippersnapper, zero, zilch
Rhymes with LIGHTWEIGHT
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2lightweight
adjectiveDefinition of LIGHTWEIGHT
1
: lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity : inconsequential <a lightweight painter> <a lightweight TV series>
2
: having less than average weight <lightweight fabrics>
3
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight <the lightweight championship>
Examples of LIGHTWEIGHT
- <it's going to be hot, so wear mostly lightweight clothing>
First Known Use of LIGHTWEIGHT
1809
Related to LIGHTWEIGHT
- Synonyms
- featherlight, feathery, 1light, underweight, weightless
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