B2adjectivesocietycrime
US/ˈpet.i/
UK/ˈpet.i/
unimportant and small, or caring too much about small, unimportant things
In context
Let's not argue over petty details when the deadline is so close.
He was too petty to admit that his rival had won fairly.
She was fined for petty theft after taking a shirt from the store.
Words that go with petty
adjective + noun
- petty crimeThe area suffers from petty crime.
- petty theftPetty theft is common near the station.
- petty cashPay for the stamps from petty cash.
- petty quarrelA petty quarrel ended their friendship.
- petty jealousyPetty jealousy spoiled the team.
- petty rulesHe hates petty rules at work.