- small-time
- small-time (adj.) 1910, originally theater slang for lower-salaried circuits, or ones requiring more daily performances.
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small-time — adj small time crook/gangster etc a criminal who is not involved in large or serious crimes >small timer n … Dictionary of contemporary English
small-time — small ,time adjective not very important or effective: a small time crook … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
small-time — small timer, n. /smawl tuym /, adj. of modest or insignificant size, importance, or influence: a small time politician. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium
small-time — ADJ GRADED If you refer to workers or businesses as small time, you think they are not very important because their work is limited in extent or not very successful. During my youth I knew all the small time drug dealers and criminals. ...a small … English dictionary
small-time — {adj.}, {informal} Unimportant; minor; with little power or importance. * /He has a job as a drummer with a small time band./ * /It is a small time business, but it may grow./ Contrast: BIG TIME … Dictionary of American idioms
small-time — {adj.}, {informal} Unimportant; minor; with little power or importance. * /He has a job as a drummer with a small time band./ * /It is a small time business, but it may grow./ Contrast: BIG TIME … Dictionary of American idioms
small-time — adj informal Unimportant; minor; with little power or importance. He has a job as a drummer with a small time band. It is a small time business, but it may grow. Contrast: big time … Словарь американских идиом
small-time — adjective On a small scale. a small time thief Syn: minor, petty, small scale … Wiktionary
small-time — adjective Date: 1910 insignificant in performance, scope, or standing ; petty < small time thieves > • small timer noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
small time — noun A modest level of achievement, often local The TV talent show rocketed her from the small time to stardom. Ant: big time … Wiktionary
