Lightweight

Alternative forms

• light-weight

Origin

light + weight

Full definition of lightweight

Noun

1. (boxing) A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs.
2. (bodybuilding) A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization.
3. One of little consequence or ability.
4. A person who cannot handle their drink.
5. A political candidate with little chance of winning

Adjective

1. Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
2. Having less than average weight
3. Lacking in strength
• 2011, September 13, Sam Lyon, Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal, With the Gunners far too lightweight in midfield, Mikel Arteta dropped back into a deeper-lying role. This freed Yossi Benayoun to go further forward, a move that helped forge a rare Arsenal chance on 30 minutes when the Israeli released Van Persie, only for the Dutchman's snap-shot to be tipped around the post.
4. (computing) Having a small footprint or performance impact