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Lightweight

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Meaning

Noun

In Sports, Alcoholism & Drinking:
A particular
, or
of such, as
by the
, between that of the
and the
. See Wikipedia for the
of each sport.
In Rowing & Drinking:
A particular
as
by the
,
from an
or
class.
In Weightlifting, Alcoholism & Drinking:
A
as
by the
, between the
and the
featherweight.
One of little
or ability.
In Alcoholism & Drinking:
  • A person who cannot
    their
    ; one who
    on very little alcohol.
  • A person with low endurance.
  • In People:
    A political
    with little
    of winning

    Adj

    Lacking in
    , ability, or profundity
    Having
    weight
    Lacking in strength
    In Computing:
    Having a small
    or performance impact

    Verb

    To reduce the amount or
    of.
    Sourced from
    Wiktionary

    Origin

    lightweight
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    light
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    leoht
    Old English (ca. 450-1100)
    light
    Middle English (1100-1500)
    lighten
    Middle English (1100-1500)
    lihtan
    Old English (ca. 450-1100)
    weight
    English
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    wiht
    Old English (ca. 450-1100)
    Sourced from
    Etym
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