Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

small time

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.44 in modern English

Syllables: smal-l- -time
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A modest level of achievement, often local

Informal

Example Sentences

"The TV talent show rocketed her from the small time to stardom."

Usage

Informal

Phrases

small-time small-timer

Antonyms

big time

Questions

What does small time mean?: A modest level of achievement, often local

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