bantamweight
Pronunciation: /ˈbæntəmˌweɪt/
The English word “bantamweight” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).
- A boxer or other competitor of this weight.
Etymology
From bantam + weight.
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