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

  • (..) Never could hold down a job. So, he just robbed, convenience stores, shops, small-time stuff. One time, he sat me down, he told me something I never forgot. He said, "Everyone steals." (..)
    2015 TvShow: Mr. Robot Title: eps1.0_hellofriend.mov Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) going to intimidate me? Even if this evidence was credible, who are you going to get to prosecute a small-time witness tampering charge, huh? Harvey, didn't you graduate law school with the current U.S. Attorney in New York? (..)
    2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) in Southie, right? Through your father? Why don't you tell us about your Uncle Jackie? He was a carpet layer for Jordan Marsh. Uncle Jackie was a small-time bookie who tended bar at the Vets in Somerville. He got popped by Nicastro in '. We found his body out by the airport. That's right. (..)
    2006 The Departed