How to Pronounce "smalltime"
word
ˈsmɔlˌtaɪm
SMAWL-tym
ˈsmɔːlˌtaɪm
SMAWL-tym
Definition
Describes a person, organization, or activity that is not important, powerful, or successful; often used for minor criminals or low-level operations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɔlˌtaɪm
British English
ˈsmɔːlˌtaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMAWL-tym
UK
SMAWL-tym
Listen in Context
He's just a smalltime thief with no real power.
The police arrested a smalltime drug dealer last night.
Many gangs started as smalltime operations.
Don't worry about him—he's smalltime compared to the real bosses.