Meaning of the word bantamweight in English
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bantamweight
US /ˈbæn.t̬əm.weɪt/
UK /ˈbæn.t̬əm.weɪt/
Noun
1.
a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically ranging from 115 to 118 pounds (52.2 to 53.5 kg)
Example:
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The boxer moved up from flyweight to bantamweight.
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She competed in the bantamweight division.
2.
a person of small but determined or aggressive stature
Example:
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Despite his size, he was a real bantamweight in negotiations.
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She's a little bantamweight, but don't underestimate her determination.
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