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Lightweight vs Floaty - What's the difference?

lightweight | floaty |

As nouns the difference between lightweight and floaty

is that lightweight is (boxing) a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs while floaty is a lilo or similar item that floats on water and can be sat on.

As adjectives the difference between lightweight and floaty

is that lightweight is lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity while floaty is (of a dress) lightweight, so as to rise when the wearer is walking.

lightweight

English

(wikipedia lightweight)

Alternative forms

* light-weight

Noun

(en noun)
  • (boxing) A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs.
  • (bodybuilding) A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization.
  • One of little consequence or ability.
  • A person who cannot handle their drink.
  • A political candidate with little chance of winning

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
  • Having less than average weight
  • Lacking in strength
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=September 13 , author=Sam Lyon , title=Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=With the Gunners far too lightweight in midfield, Mikel Arteta dropped back into a deeper-lying role. This freed Yossi Benayoun to go further forward, a move that helped forge a rare Arsenal chance on 30 minutes when the Israeli released Van Persie, only for the Dutchman's snap-shot to be tipped around the post.}}
  • (computing) Having a small footprint or performance impact

    • floaty

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (of a dress) lightweight, so as to rise when the wearer is walking.
  • (music) light, hypnotic and relaxing.
  • * 2005 , , Definitely knot one for the wimps [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/features/article566957.ece]
    • All the floaty music in the world could not disguise my grunts as I clenched my teeth and curled my toes to fight the pain.
  • Having a feeling of extreme calm, as if floating through the air.

    • Synonyms

    * billowy

    Noun

    (floaties)
  • A lilo or similar item that floats on water and can be sat on.