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petty

/ˈpɛti/

Translations

pettyadjective

pettier

Comp.

pettiest

Super.

/ˈpɛti/

The argument was over a petty issue.

Спор был из-за незначительного вопроса.

He was being petty about the smallest details.

Он был мелочным по поводу самых мелких деталей.

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pettyadjective

Of little importance; trivial.

She was upset over a petty argument with her friend.

Narrow-minded or small-minded in attitude or behavior.

His petty attitude made it difficult for him to work well with others.

Minor or subordinate in rank or position.

He was given a petty role in the organization, which did not satisfy his ambitions.

Designating a crime or offence of lesser seriousness, typically punishable by relatively light penalties.

He was charged with petty theft after taking a candy bar from the store.