featherweight

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds
  2. noun weighs 126-139 pounds
  3. noun a professional boxer who weighs between 123 and 126 pounds

Etymology

From feather + weight.

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