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Featherweight Definition & Meaning

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

"Featherweight" in song lyrics

See how featherweight is used in real songs:

  • "Ha, Printmatic will drop, heavyweight stop any featherweight"
    Blueprint — Where's Your Girlfriend At?
  • "they cant devastate, levitate, featherweight"
    Hieroglyphics (featured: Opio, Pep Love, Tajai) — Miles to the Sun
  • "statements hurt, I can't back the featherweight"
    Hilltop Hoods — Elevation (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does featherweight mean?
an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds weighs 126-139 pounds a professional boxer who weighs between 123 and 126 pounds
What part of speech is featherweight?
Featherweight is a noun.
How many definitions does featherweight have?
Featherweight has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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