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Lightweight (Noun)

A professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds.

Nouns denoting people.

The undefeated champion dominated the lightweight division for three consecutive years, successfully defending his title numerous times.
Due to a rib injury, the young fighter decided to drop down a weight class and compete in the lightweight category instead.
Throughout his career, the skilled boxer struggled to find worthy opponents in the lightweight class, leading to some one-sided matches.
Despite being smaller than most of his opponents, the lightning-fast lightweight fighter had an unmistakable ability to pack a powerful punch.
Aiming to become a world champion by the end of the year, the lightweight contender trained relentlessly to improve his endurance and technique.

Someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous.

Nouns denoting people.

He was just a lightweight, talking back to the CEO like he was his equal.
The new intern was a lightweight, always trying to insert himself in high-level meetings.
The lightweight assistant tried to correct his boss's grammar, earning him a stern warning.
The young volunteer was just a lightweight, bossing around others on the team despite her inexperience.
The lightweight intern thought he could negotiate his salary after being there only a month.