"small-timer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: small-timers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} small-timer (plural small-timers)
  1. A person who is limited to small, petty or unimportant things. Synonyms: smalltimer
    Sense id: en-small-timer-en-noun-BdGm05aW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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