tin-pot

The definition of tin-pot is someone who is unimportant.

(adjective)

An example of tin-pot used as an adjective is a tin-pot dictator which means a person who has very little importance.

See tin-pot in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

See tin-pot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Insignificant or unimportant; minor.

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