small-time

Definition

  • adjective: not very important or successful
  • adjective: insignificant in performance, scope, or standing
  • synonyms: petty, minor, small-scale

Examples

  • a 'small-time' thief

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Cugina... Cous... I'd like to take Joey Zasa for a ride in this and drop him. Joey Zasa is nothing. He's a small-time enforcer. He bluffs and threatens. He's nothing. You can see him coming a mile away. - We should kill him before he... - No! Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III