lightweight vs parvenu

lightweight

noun
  • One of little consequence or ability. 

  • A political candidate with little chance of winning 

  • A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class. 

  • 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. 

  • A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight. 

  • A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol. 

  • A person with low endurance. 

adj
  • Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity 

  • Having less than average weight 

  • Lacking in strength 

  • Having a small footprint or performance impact 

verb
  • To reduce the amount or weight of. 

parvenu

noun
  • A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, privileges, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class. 

adj
  • Being a parvenu; also, like, having the characteristics of, or associated with a parvenu. 

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