Meaning of 'petty'

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Meaning of ‘petty’

4 definitions found.

petty

adjective

inferior in rank or status

Synonyms: secondary

adjective

contemptibly narrow in outlook

Example: "petty little comments"

Synonyms: small-minded

adjective

(informal) small and of little importance

Synonyms: little

noun

larceny of property having a value less than some amount

Example: "The crime was considered a petty because only a can of lemonade was stolen."

Synonyms: petit larceny

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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