Lightweight

Word LIGHTWEIGHT
Character 11
Hyphenation light weight
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Definitions and meanings of "Lightweight"

What do we mean by lightweight?

One that weighs relatively little or less than average. noun

A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 135 pounds (60.7 kilograms), between junior lightweight and junior welterweight. noun

A boxer competing in this weight division. noun

A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting. noun

A contestant in this weight division. noun

A person of little ability, intelligence, influence, or importance. noun

Weighing relatively little; not heavy. adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight. adjective

Having no significance or influence. adjective

In sporting, a man or an animal of a certain weight prescribed by the rules, between that of the middle-weight on one hand and that of the feather-weight on the other; hence, any person of light weight or of comparatively little importance. noun

Light in weight, as a coin; specif., applied to a man or animal who is a lightweight. adjective

Made of thin cloth, of relatively little weight; -- of clothing or fabrics. adjective

One of less than average weight noun

A person of small importance or mental ability, especially one who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous. noun

A wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds. noun

A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs. noun

A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization. noun

One of little consequence or ability. noun

A person who can't handle their drink. noun

A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.

A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.

One of little consequence or ability.

A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.

A political candidate with little chance of winning

Someone who cant hold their beer (gets drunk off of 4 beers) Urban Dictionary

Someone who cannot physically pull an all-nighter because they suck and somehow have a life outside of school, even if they go to GECA. Urban Dictionary

1. so-so, kind of, a little bit. 2. one who can't handle their alcohol/weed Urban Dictionary

1 A small amount or a little bit 2 Someone who cannot handle consuming large amounts of drugs or alchohol Urban Dictionary

A little, a small amount originated in the San Francisco Bay Area Urban Dictionary

When a person has low tolerance on any drugs, including marijuana. Urban Dictionary

This can have two meanings: 1) The traditional meaning of someone who cannot hold their drink or 2) An insulting term given to someone whose actions or opinions are of no consequence. Urban Dictionary

Underweight from the minimum requirement needed to play this sport. Urban Dictionary

Someone who has a low tolerance to alcohol, i.e get's pissed off three pints. Urban Dictionary

A little bit, kinda sorta kind of thing. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Lightweight

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The word "lightweight" in example sentences

Embarrassingly amateurish, he gives new meaning to the term lightweight, and it has nothing to do with his character's ability to float on air. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I've written about what I call the lightweight myth. ❋ Unknown (2007)

We have what we call a lightweight tank and a super lightweight tank. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Smart Bear makes CodeCollaborator, which it describes as a lightweight code-review tool. ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, I think calling her an "intellectual lightweight" is actually giving her a leg up. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Paul Begala calling Sarah Palin an "intellectual lightweight" is the pot calling the kettle black. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Maybe the next Rovers should have a thin lightweight lead shield protecting their circuit boards if they do not already. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But, that particular "intellectual lightweight" is merely the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Japanese trading company officials say China halted exports to Japan last Thursday of rare earths - minerals used in lightweight magnets and other high-tech products. ❋ By JOE McDONALD (2010)

This wall-mounted fireplace made in lightweight aluminum, the Cupola is available in a black or white matte finish can be a stylish piece for your decor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Calling her an "intellectual lightweight" is generous because it implies some level of intellect in the political arena. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The biased media was beginning to figure out just what an Obama presidency would look like – with his aides constantly shielding the lightweight from the public and the media – during the Rev. Wright fiasco, which was horribly handled by Obama. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Julie Nichols and Renee Hykel took bronze in lightweight double sculls after winning in the semifinals. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I'm thinking rich forest green, maybe in lightweight wool. ❋ Madmiss (2006)

Olena Olefirenko was part of Ukraine's four-woman crew that finished third in lightweight sculls on Sunday. ❋ Unknown (2004)

• Ukrainian rower Olena Olefirenko tested positive for a banned stimulant, costing her four-woman crew the bronze medal in lightweight sculls. ❋ Unknown (2004)

I have looked through this link and the various Google searches and found a jillion definitions of perlite, and many passing references to its use in lightweight concrete, but no practical application advice. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Pena arrived at Yankee Stadium in lightweight workout attire and a gray baseball cap. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Spring applications are sometimes referred to as lightweight Java in the same way as PHP and MySQL are used for lighter weight Web applications. ❋ Charles Babcock (2010)

See [Bone] [dizzle] [for example] ❋ Bone Diz Is Gay (2003)

Brandon is such a lightweight. He [can't even] [stay up] until [12:00 AM]. ❋ Agentnn (2017)

1. That party was lightweight [tight] 2. Look at that lightweight, [puking] after [two cups]! ❋ BigBossMike (2004)

1 "That [movie] was lightweight stupid" 2 "He's so lightweight he's [high] after [one hit]" ❋ XLUISAx (2005)

[Homie] #1: You wanna get your [perk] on tonight? Homie #2: [Lightweight] ❋ Dazvoltron (2004)

[pothead] 1: This guy is high off of [schwag]. pothead 2: Yeah, I'm not even high, he's a lightweight.lightweight: [I'm so high] right now! pothead 1: dude, this sucks lets get some dank dude. pothead 2: yeah. ❋ PwNz0rZ (2005)

Martin: Is that Graham over there, in the [Burberry] shirt? [Spud]: Yeah, but [steer clear of] him, he's a lightweight. ❋ Spud (2003)

[I am] lightweight!!! ❋ Fantasywizards (2020)

[p1]: Get me another beer mate!!!!!! [p2]: I wouldn't, he's pissed already. [p3]: Yeah, he is such a lightweight. ❋ Ryan K S (2006)

"Is [his girlfriend] fine?" "She [ain't] fine, but she ain't ugly, so I guess she lightweight fine [blud]" ❋ Whozgotdmunchies Aka Ur Favorite Negro (2004)

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