Lightweight

/ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that is lightweight.

In boxing, a lightweight is someone who competes in a weight class under 135 pounds.

Someone or something considered to lack depth or seriousness.

Critics described the movie as a lightweight comedy that lacked emotional depth.

adjective

Having a low weight; not heavy.

She preferred a lightweight jacket for her morning runs.

Easily influenced or not significant.

He dismissed the report as lightweight journalism without much substance.

From 'light' + 'weight', first used in the late 19th century.

lightweight product

A product designed to be easy to use and transport.

lightweight champion

The titleholder in the lightweight category in various sports.

lightweight argument

An argument that lacks depth or strong support.

heavyweight

A person or thing that is significant or powerful.

weighty

Having considerable weight; serious or important.

featherweight

A very light competitor, often in boxing.

A person who gets drunk easily.

He's such a lightweight; he gets tipsy after just one drink.

Someone who lacks experience or is not taken seriously.

In the startup world, she's considered a lightweight among industry veterans.