Definition of second–rate
: of second or inferior quality or value : mediocre a second–rate restaurant
second–rateness
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1669
First Known Use of second–rate
1669
SECOND–RATE Defined for English Language Learners
second-rate
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adjective
Definition of second–rate for English Language Learners
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: not very good : of ordinary or inferior quality
SECOND–RATE Defined for Kids
second–rate
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adjective
sec·ond–rate
\ˌse-kənd-ˈrāt\
Definition of second–rate for Students
: of ordinary or second quality or value She buys second-rate clothing.
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