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petty

pet·ty [ péttee ] (comparative pet·ti·er, superlative pet·ti·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. insignificant: of little importance

2. narrow-minded: narrow-minded in nature

3. mean: spiteful in character

4. subordinate: subordinate in rank or importance

[14th century. < Old French peti, petit "small"]

pet·ti·ly adverb
pet·ti·ness noun
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