What does "petty" mean?

PETTY means: (usually in the plural) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.

What is the definition of "petty"?

The definition of PETTY: (usually in the plural) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.

How do you pronounce "petty"?

"PETTY" is pronounced /ˈpɛti/. It has 5 letters.

What are synonyms for "petty"?

Synonyms for PETTY include: petty form, ABC, petty school, grudgeful, grudging.

What is another word for "petty"?

Another word for PETTY is petty form or ABC. Other alternatives: petty school, grudgeful, grudging.

What part of speech is "petty"?

"PETTY" is primarily used as a noun.

How do you use "petty" in a sentence?

Example sentence using PETTY: "a petty fault"

How many letters does "petty" have?

"PETTY" has 5 letters and is pronounced /ˈpɛti/. It is rated medium difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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PETTY

/ˈpɛti/

5 lettersMedium difficultynoun/ˈpɛti/

NOUN

1
(usually in the plural) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.
2
A class or school for young schoolboys.
3
An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Synonyms

petty formABCpetty school

ADJ

1
Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.
2
Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.
"a petty fault"
3
Narrow-minded, small-minded.
4
Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.
"That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences."

Synonyms

grudgefulgrudging

How to use "PETTY" in a sentence

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"a petty fault"
Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.…
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"That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences."
Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.…

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word PETTY. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: medium · Letters: 5 · More 5-letter words