two-bit

Example Sentences

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And, in his two-bit way, he played them like fiddles.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

He resembled the missing link between the ghosts of Danny Aiello and Powers Boothe, with the rough, big-city bark of a two-bit gangster.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2023

The cases of the week involving two-bit schemers and has-beens are easy enough to make stick.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2023

I think being called two-bit reporter” is a bit harsh.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2022

Just because he can’t remember the name of some two-bit movie star?

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose