Lightweight Definition
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lightweights
noun
lightweights
One that weighs relatively little or less than average.
American Heritage
A boxer between a junior lightweight and a junior welterweight, with a maximum weight of 135 pounds (61.24 kg)
Webster's New World
One below normal weight.
Webster's New World
A boxer competing in this weight division.
American Heritage
A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- jackanapes
- whippersnapper
- nebbish
- stupid person
- bungler
- incompetent
adjective
Weighing relatively little; not heavy.
Lightweight clothing; a lightweight wood.
American Heritage
Light in weight.
Webster's New World
Of lightweights.
Webster's New World
Not serious or profound; not deep; insignificant, shallow, etc.
Webster's New World
Having no significance or influence.
A lightweight intellect.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
Other Word Forms of Lightweight
Noun
Singular:
lightweight
Plural:
lightweights
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