small-timer

noun

Definition of small-timernext
as in lightweight

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  1. lightweight
  2. subordinate
Noun
  • The mouse is quite durable, with a lifespan of over 100 million clicks, while remaining lightweight at just 62 grams.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And shoppers love the lightweight, blurring foundation just as much as the stars.
    — Christina Oehler, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of lightweight
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  • Investigators have accused one of his subordinates of running a fraud scheme, though Kravchenko himself has not been charged or named a suspect.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, while there are government rules against federal employees accepting gifts from subordinates or officials who make less than themselves, subordinates are not barred from receiving gifts from superiors.
    — Kristin Brown, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of subordinate
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“Small-timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small-timer. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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