Bantamweight
(noun)
- A weight class in boxing, wrestling and other sports for competitors who weigh between 118 and 122 pounds.
- A weight category in sports, typically for athletes weighing between 118 and 122 pounds.
Origin:
Bantam (a small variety of domestic fowl) + weight.
Examples:
- He fought in the bantamweight division.
- The bantamweight champion defended his title.
- The bantamweight boxer was known for his quickness and agility.
- He was a bantamweight wrestler.
- The bantamweight match was the highlight of the event.