petty — of little importance; trivial
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of little importance; trivial
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeti/
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
The team stopped arguing over a petty mistake and focused on solving the real emergency.
Everyone laughed because the petty fight started over one tiny patty.
After the petty argument, everyone felt pity for the little girl and watched her pretty smile return.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
petit (Old French: small) + -y (suffix forming adjectives) = petty (small in importance or value)
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📝Examples
“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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