What does tin-pot mean?
Tin-pot means Of inferior quality; shoddy..
Tin-pot
/ˈtɪnpɒt/ · adjective
Meaning
Of inferior quality; shoddy..
Definitions by Sense
- Of inferior quality; shoddy.
- Insignificant or minor, especially in an amusing and petty manner.
- A tin-pot dictator.
Example Sentences
It was a great comfort to turn from that chap to my influential friend, the battered, twisted, ruined, tin-pot steamboat.
Jim Hacker: Why are we having an official visit from this tin-pot little African country? / Sir Humphrey Appleby: Minister, I beg of you not to refer to it as a tin-pot little African country. It's an LDC.
Synonyms for tin-pot
Antonyms for tin-pot
Related Words
Word Forms
- tinpot
- tin pot
- tin-pots
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tin-pot?
Common synonyms include ass, bad, base, below par.
What is the opposite of tin-pot?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tin-pot in a sentence?
It was a great comfort to turn from that chap to my influential friend, the battered, twisted, ruined, tin-pot steamboat.
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