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Lightweight

/lˈaɪtweɪt/
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(noun) 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.

Ms Sato is no lightweight. I just saw her neck three bottles of beer.
Tom is a lightweight.
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The new laptop is extremely ____, making it perfect for people who need to carry it around all day to work.

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