small-time
adjective
ˈsmȯl-ˈtīm 
: insignificant in performance, scope, or standing : petty
small-time thieves
small-timer
ˈsmȯl-ˈtī-mər
noun 
Word History
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined above
small-timer
noun
as in lightweight
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- lightweight
- subordinate
- inferior
- half-pint
- underling
- nobody
- zero
- nothing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- king
- captain
- lord
- prince
- lion
- baron
- monarch
- big wheel
- big gun
- tsar
- magnate
- czar
- big boy
- mogul
- tycoon
- main man
- notable
- big cheese
- fat cat
- heavy
- tzar
- figure
- heavyweight
- personage
- biggie
- big shot
- supremo
- nabob
- bigfoot
- kahuna
- bigwig
- honcho
- personality
- star
- nawab
- poo-bah
- Napoleon
- celebrity
- superstar
- mover and shaker
- pooh-bah
- VIP
