word
Petty
PEH-tee
/ˈpɛˌtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
petty
Dictionary meaning
Inferior in rank or status.
Examples
- Petty little comments.
- The crime was considered a petty because only a can of lemonade was stolen.
Synonyms: secondary
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