featherweight
|feath/er/weight|
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/ˈfɛðərˌweɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɛðəˌweɪt/
lightweight
Etymology
'featherweight' originates from the combination of 'feather' and 'weight', where 'feather' refers to something very light.
'featherweight' was first used in the 19th century to describe a weight class in boxing.
Initially, it referred specifically to a weight class, but it has evolved to describe anything or anyone of little importance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a weight class in boxing and other combat sports for competitors of a certain weight, typically between bantamweight and lightweight.
He won the featherweight championship last year.
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Noun 2
a person or thing of little importance or influence.
In the world of politics, he was considered a featherweight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 19:08