Small-time

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    On a small scale. not-comparable

    "a small-time thief"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of minor importance wordnet

Synonyms

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dinkyfrivolousinsignificantlessermeaslyminor

Example

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"He's just a small-time thug, but if he had just a little more moxie, he could be a big-time boss."

Related phrases

small-timer

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