smallerrand

noun
UK /ˈsmɔːlərˌærənd/
US /ˈsmɔːlərˌærənd/

A smallerrand is a tiny job you do for someone, like getting the mail.

Mom asked me to do a smallerrand and bring in the newspaper.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short trip to buy or fetch something small.

He made a smallerrand to the corner shop for milk.

3. A quick, easy thing you must do.

Feeding the fish was a smallerrand before breakfast.

4. A small act of kindness for a friend.

Carrying her bag was a smallerrand he was happy to do.