small time

noun

A modest level of achievement, often local

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

Opposite
big time
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Meanings

noun
  1. informalA modest level of achievement, often local

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

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
big time
Cite this entry
APA

small time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/small%20time

MLA

“small time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/small%20time. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “small time,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/small%20time.

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