Lightweight
LITE-wayt /ˈlaɪtweɪt/
Informal Depends on context
What it really means
Someone who gets drunk easily or goes home early on a night out. Friends use it as gentle teasing, not a serious insult.
Chinese explanation
酒量差、一喝就醉或早早回家的人。朋友之间用来善意调侃，不是真的骂人。
Example conversation
A: I'm heading home, I've had two pints.
B: Two? You lightweight!
A：我要回家了，我已经喝了两杯了。
B：才两杯？你也太不能喝了吧！
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