What does "small time" mean?

A modest level of achievement, often local

What is a synonym for "small time"?

Common synonyms include: dinky, insignificant, jerkwater, lesser, measly, niggling.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
A modest level of achievement, often local informal
"The TV talent show rocketed her from the small time to stardom."

"The TV talent show rocketed her from the small time to stardom."