ALL meanings of lightweight
light·weight
L l - noun lightweight A weight in boxing and other sports intermediate between featherweight and welterweight. In the amateur boxing scale it ranges from 125 to 132 pounds (57 to 60 kg). 1
- adjective lightweight light in weight. 1
- adjective lightweight being lighter in weight, texture, etc., than another item or object of identical use, quality, or function: a lightweight topcoat; a lightweight alloy for ship construction. 1
- adjective lightweight without seriousness of purpose; trivial or trifling: lightweight reading. 1
- adjective lightweight of or relating to a lightweight: He's the new lightweight contender. 1
- adjective lightweight (of a horse, especially a hunter) able to carry up to 165 pounds (75 kg). 1
- noun lightweight a person of less than average weight. 1
- noun lightweight Informal. a person who is of little influence, importance, or effect. 1
- noun lightweight a boxer or other contestant intermediate in weight between a featherweight and a welterweight, especially a professional boxer weighing between 126 and 135 pounds (56.7–61 kg). 1
- adjective lightweight object: not heavy 1
- adjective lightweight sport: of lightest weight division 1
- noun lightweight sport: lightweight contender 1
- noun lightweight person who gets drunk quickly 1
- noun lightweight sb of little influence 1
- adjective lightweight Something that is lightweight weighs less than most other things of the same type. 0
- uncountable noun lightweight Lightweight is a category in some sports, such as boxing, judo, or rowing, based on the weight of the athlete. 0
- uncountable noun lightweight A lightweight is a person who is in the lightweight category in a particular sport. 0
- countable noun lightweight If you describe someone as a lightweight, you are critical of them because you think that they are not very important or skilful in a particular area of activity. 0
- countable noun lightweight Lightweight is also an adjective. 0
- adjective lightweight of a relatively light weight 0
- adjective lightweight not serious; trivial 0
- noun lightweight a person or animal of a relatively light weight 0
- noun lightweight a professional boxer weighing 130–135 pounds (59–61 kg) 0
- noun lightweight an amateur boxer weighing 57–60 kg (126–132 pounds) 0
- noun lightweight (as modifier) 0
- noun lightweight a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115–126 pounds (52–57 kg)) 0
- noun lightweight a person of little importance or influence 0
- noun lightweight one below normal weight 0
- noun lightweight a boxer between a junior lightweight and a junior welterweight, with a maximum weight of 135 pounds (61.24 kg) 0
- noun lightweight a person of limited influence, intelligence, or competence 0
- adjective lightweight light in weight 0
- adjective lightweight of lightweights 0
- adjective lightweight not serious 0