Definitions for LIGHTWEIGHT
ˈlaɪtˌweɪtlight·weight

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. lightweightnoun

   a professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds

2. whippersnapper, jackanapes, lightweightnoun

   someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous

3. lightweightnoun

   an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 132 pounds

4. lightweightadjective

   a wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds

5. lightweightadjective

   weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use

   "a lightweight fabric"; "lightweight wood"

6. lightweightadjective

   having no importance or influence

   "a lightweight intellect"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lightweightnoun

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

2. lightweightnoun

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

3. lightweightnoun

   One of little consequence or ability.

4. lightweightnoun

   A person who can't handle their drink.

5. lightweightnoun

   A political candidate with little chance of winning

6. lightweightadjective

   Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity

7. lightweightadjective

   Having less than average weight

8. lightweightadjective

   Lacking in strength

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lightweight

   Lightweight is a weight class in combat sports and rowing.

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lightweight

   Lightweight is a class of athletes in a particular sport, based on their weight.

The New Hacker's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lightweight

   Opposite of heavyweight; usually found in combining forms such as lightweight process.

Matched Categories

1. • Boxer
   • Prizefighter

How to pronounce LIGHTWEIGHT?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say LIGHTWEIGHT in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of LIGHTWEIGHT in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of LIGHTWEIGHT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of LIGHTWEIGHT in a Sentence

1. Sophie Balk:

   I see lots of patients, and when I ask what they do for sun protection, the first thing people say is' I use sunscreen.' That's what people turn to, but you should turn first to lightweight clothing, hats and sunglasses and only put sunscreen on what's exposed.

2. Lakiea Wright:

   These proteins are very lightweight, so they get dispersed in the air as the animal moves around.

3. Robin Otto:

   Find breathable, lightweight fabrics that are easy to wear. Dresses and jumpsuits are always an easy item to throw on, while not being too constricting during the warmer months of summer.

4. Wesley Trimble:

   There are trade-offs between lightweight and heavier synthetics.

5. Donald Trump:

   I don't think, frankly, Rubio is going to make it. I think, to me, he's a lightweight.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=LIGHTWEIGHT
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lightweight
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightweight
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=LIGHTWEIGHT
5. ^ The New Hacker's Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3008/3008-h/3008-h.htm#Lightweight