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Definition |
someone who is not significant |
Examples |
1) He is a small-time but always
trying to act like a King. 2) He's just a
small-time musician trying to make it big. |
Etymology |
The term likely originated in the early
20th century in the United States, with "small" denoting something of
little importance, and "time" suggesting a limited period. |
Synonyms |
minor, petty, marginal |
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