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Definition lightweight in British English

lightweight adjective

adjective
/ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/
1

weighing less than other things of the same type

Example

a lightweight jacket

Example

Laptop computers are becoming more lightweight.

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2

not serious or important

Example

a lightweight comedy

Example

a lightweight member of the team

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Definition lightweight in British English