Lightweight

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The slang term “Lightweight” is used to describe someone who cannot handle their alcohol well or gets drunk easily. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is not skilled or competent in a particular activity or subject.

Example sentences:
1. In college, Sarah is known as a lightweight because she always gets drunk after just a few sips of beer.
2. John tried to fix his car engine, but he’s such a lightweight when it comes to mechanics that he ended up making it worse.

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