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tin-pot

adjective \ ˈtin-ˈpät \

Definition of tin-pot

: two-bit 1
  • tin-pot dictators

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First Known Use of tin-pot

1838

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TIN-POT Defined for English Language Learners

tin-pot

adjective

Definition of tin-pot for English Language Learners

  • : of little worth or importance

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