lightweight

//ˈlaɪtˌweɪt//
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Noun

lightweightSingular
lightweightsPlural
1

A weight category in boxing and other sports for competitors below a certain weight limit.

He won the world title in the lightweight division.

2

A person or thing that is light in weight.

This laptop is a real lightweight, perfect for traveling.

3

A person of little importance, influence, or ability.

He's considered a lightweight in the political world.

Adjective

lightweightCanonical form
1

Weighing relatively little; not heavy.

This laptop is lightweight and easy to carry.

2

Made of thin or light material.

I packed a lightweight jacket for the trip.

3

Lacking seriousness, substance, or importance.

The movie was entertaining but lightweight, lacking any real depth.

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