small-time

small-time
adjective
of minor importance (Freq. 1)
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a nickel-and-dime operation run out of a single rented room

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a small-time actor

Syn: ↑nickel-and-dime
Similar to: ↑unimportant

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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