\ ˈsmȯl-ˈtīm 
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\Definition of small-time
: insignificant in performance, scope, or standing : petty small-time thieves
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small-timer \ ˈsmȯl-ˈtī-mər \ noun
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small-time
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of small-time
: not very important or successful
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