"small-time" meaning in English

See small-time in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} small-time (not comparable)
  1. On a small scale. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: minor, petty, small-scale Derived forms: small-timer Translations (on a small scale): de poca monta (Spanish), små- (Swedish), småskalig (Swedish)

Alternative forms

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