third-rate


third–rate

adj \ˈthərd-ˈrāt\

Definition of THIRD-RATE

: of third quality or value; specifically : worse than second-rate
third–rat·er \-ˈrā-tər\ noun

First Known Use of THIRD-RATE

1814

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