poor man's
idiom
1
—used to refer to someone (such as a performer) who is like another person in some ways but not as talented or successful
a young actor who is said to be the poor man's James Dean
2
—used to refer to something that is like something else but not as expensive
Pewter is the poor man's silver.
Dictionary Entries Near poor man's
Cite this Entry
“Poor man's.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poor%20man%27s. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share