How to pronounce “lightweight”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (combat sports) 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.
• (rowing) A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.
• (weightlifting) A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
• One of little consequence or ability.
• A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
• (by extension) A person with low endurance.
• A political candidate with little chance of winning.
• Something that is light in weight, or relatively so.
• [Adjective]
• Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity.
• Having less than average weight.
• Lacking in strength.
• (computing) Having a small footprint or performance impact.
• [Verb]
• (transitive) To reduce the amount or weight of.

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