ZebraWords.com - The Definition of 'Light-weight', Synonyms of 'Light-weight' & More on 'Light-weight'

1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Lightweight \Light"weight`\ (l[imac]t"w[=a]t`), n.
   One of less than average weight; specif.: In boxing,
   wrestling, etc., one weighing not more than 133 pounds (U. S.
   amateur rules 135 pounds, Eng. 140 pounds). [WordNet sense 1]
   [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   2. A person of small importance or mental ability, especially
      one who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous.
      [WordNet sense 2] [Colloq., Chiefly U. S.]

   Syn: whippersnapper, jackanapes.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl. + WordNet 1.5]

   3. a wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds. [WordNet sense 3]
      [WordNet 1.5]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Lightweight \Light"weight`\, a.
   1. Light in weight, as a coin; specif., applied to a man or
      animal who is a lightweight.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   2. made of thin cloth, of relatively little weight; -- of
      clothing or fabrics; as, lightweight fabrics. [WordNet
      sense 1]
      [WordNet 1.5]

3. The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (30 December 2018)

light-weight

    Opposite of heavy-weight; usually found in
   combining forms such as "light-weight process".

   [Jargon File]

   (1996-02-22)

Thesaurus Results for light-weight:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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