Dictionary entryCEFR C1adjective

petty

IPA pronunciation: /ˈpeti/

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Russian meaning

мелочный, незначительный

English definition

Unimportant or focusing on small, trivial matters, often in a mean-spirited way.

Example

He was criticized for his petty complaints.

Collocations

petty crime
petty details
petty jealousy
petty squabbles

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