Featherweights

/ˈfɛðərˌweɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of featherweight; multiple very light people or things, or several boxers in the featherweight weight class.

Etymology

Plural form created by adding '-s' to 'featherweight,' maintaining the boxing terminology and metaphorical usage for multiple instances.

Kelly Says

The plural reminds us that 'featherweight' applies to anyone or anything lightweight—from actual boxers to flimsy arguments that opponents dismiss as 'featherweights' in court!

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