lightweight

Definition

A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

Etymology

From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + weight (noun).

Example Sentences

• ""Wait, is this about the other night when you two lightweights totally went on that bender?""
• "He mentions the "huge engine, lying on its side"—it was in fact a 2-2-2 weighing but 27 tons, something of a lightweight, even for 1868."