petty — of little importance; trivial
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of little importance; trivial
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeti/
Korean meaning: 사소한, 하찮은
Korean pronunciation: 페-티 (강세: 페)
Example Sentences
- My boss fired me over a petty mistake like forgetting to water the office plant.
- She kept a petty grudge against her neighbor for parking too close to her driveway.
- The petty thief stole a candy bar and got caught by five security guards.
petty
ADJECTIVE//ˈpeti//
of little importance; trivial
Getting upset over trivial things
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Betty's petty complaints about her spaghetti!
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Origin
From Old French 'petit' meaning 'small,' which derives from Latin 'parvus' meaning 'small.' The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence after 1066.
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“My boss fired me over a petty mistake like forgetting to water the office plant.”
“She kept a petty grudge against her neighbor for parking too close to her driveway.”
“The petty thief stole a candy bar and got caught by five security guards.”
“Don't be so petty about who ate the last slice of pizza.”
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