lightweight

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lightweight (plural lightweights)

(boxing) A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs.
(bodybuilding) A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization.
One of little consequence or ability.
A person who can't handle their drink.
A political candidate with little chance of winning

boxer

bodybuilding: competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight

one of little consequence or ability

person who can't handle their drink

lightweight (comparative more lightweight, superlative most lightweight)

Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
Having less than average weight
Lacking in strength
- 2011 September 13, Sam Lyon, “Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal”, BBC:
  
  With the Gunners far too lightweight in midfield, Mikel Arteta dropped back into a deeper-lying role. This freed Yossi Benayoun to go further forward, a move that helped forge a rare Arsenal chance on 30 minutes when the Israeli released Van Persie, only for the Dutchman's snap-shot to be tipped around the post.

lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity

having less than average weight