lightweight — weighing relatively little; not heavy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: weighing relatively little; not heavy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtweɪt/
Korean meaning: 가벼운, 무게가 적은
Korean pronunciation: **라이**트웨이트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is such a lightweight that one glass of wine makes her sing karaoke like a K-pop star.
- The new smartphone is so lightweight that I keep checking my pocket to make sure it's still there.
- Athletes prefer lightweight running shoes for marathon competitions.
lightweight
ADJECTIVE//ˈlaɪtweɪt//
weighing relatively little; not heavy
A woman easily lifts lightweight dumbbells while others struggle with heavier weights
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Origin
19세기 후반에 'light'(가벼운)와 'weight'(무게)가 합쳐진 합성어로, 원래는 복싱에서 체급을 나타내는 용어로 시작되어 점차 다양한 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“My grandmother is such a lightweight that one glass of wine makes her sing karaoke like a K-pop star.”
“The new smartphone is so lightweight that I keep checking my pocket to make sure it's still there.”
“Athletes prefer lightweight running shoes for marathon competitions.”
“His lightweight approach to studying resulted in poor exam scores.”
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