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Definition of smalltime

smalltime

/ˈsmɔːl.taɪm/
small · time
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• adjective

1

Operating on a minor, petty, or insignificant scale; lacking importance, prestige, or ambition.

Example

"The detective realized the suspect was merely a smalltime con artist rather than the mastermind behind the heist."

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• Rhymes for smalltime

• Nearby Words

smallness
smallpox
smalls
smalltime
smalltown
smarminess
smarmy

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in early 20th-century American vaudeville slang, the term referred to minor theater circuits that booked less prominent performers for fewer daily shows and lower pay than 'big-time' venues.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smalltime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smalltime
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