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small-time

UK
/ˈsmɔːl taɪm/
US
/ˈsmɔl taɪm/

Translations

small-timeadjective
more small-time
Comp.
most small-time
Super.
UK
/ˈsmɔːl taɪm/
US
/ˈsmɔl taɪm/
de bas étagePéjoratif, surtout pour des activités ou des personnes peu importantes, médiocres ou minables.
He was just a small-time crook, not involved in any major criminal activities.
C'était juste un voyou de bas étage, sans lien avec des activités criminelles majeures.
Additional translations
de second ordreSe dit d'une personne, d'une entreprise ou d'une activité sans prestige ni réelle importance.
Synonyms
trivial
insignificant
minor
unimportant
petty
Antonyms
big-time

Definitions

small-timeadjective
Involving or characterized by minor or insignificant activities or achievements.
He was just a small-time crook, not involved in any major criminal activities.
Lacking importance or influence; not well-known or prestigious.
She was tired of working for a small-time company and wanted to join a more reputable firm.
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