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Definition of small-time - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
- He was just a small-time thief.
- He ran a small-time bakery on the corner.
- They dismissed his operation as a small-time venture.
Terms with small-time included in their meaning
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time
in very small increments of time
toy
small rubber toy duck for bath time
mealtime
time set aside for eating a small meal
payment
paying in small amounts over time
space
fit something into a small space or time
slow change
happening in small, slow steps over time
leisurely activity
spend time doing small tasks or move without clear purpose
figurative
take time to enjoy life or small things
short time
small amount of time
baked dessert
small cake with chocolate suitable for tea time
emotional support
small amount of relief or reassurance in a hard time
real estate
small affordable house for first-time buyers
medical
involving small incisions to reduce recovery time
slow change
change happens slowly in small steps over time
slow progress
gradually over time in small increments
slow change
quality of changing in small steps over time
time
small interval of time free for other activities
production
small group of similar items produced or processed at one time
buying on credit
by paying in small amounts over time
leisure
someone who spends time doing small tasks leisurely
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- French:petit, ...
- German:klein, ...
- Italian:minore, ...
- Spanish:insignificante, ...
- Portuguese:insignificante, ...
- Chinese:小规模的, ...
- Japanese:小物の, ...
- Arabic:صغير الشأن, ...
- Hebrew:זוּטַר, ...
- Russian:мелкий, ...
- Ukrainian:дрібний, ...
- Hindi:छोटे स्तर का, ...
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