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petty
Definitions
1
adjective
Focusing
on
small
or
trivial
matters
,
often
in
a
negative
or
overly
concerned
way
.
She
was
upset
over
a
petty
argument
about
who
should
wash
the
dishes
.
He
tends
to
be
petty
about
minor
mistakes
at
work
.
The
manager
was
criticized
for
being
petty
and
focusing
on
trivial
issues
.
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Language
French
Original word
petit
Originally meant
small, minor
Background
The word 'petty' comes from the Old French word 'petit', meaning small or minor. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has evolved to describe someone who is overly concerned with insignificant details.