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tin-pot Definition

tin·-pot (tinpät′)

adjective

Informal of little importance or value; insignificant, petty, inferior, etc. a tin-pot dictator

tin-pot Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

dictator: As far as the future's concerned that depends on tin-pot dictators who cause trouble needing the British forces to clear up the mess.

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