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'petty' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'petty' with 4 example sentences.


petty adjective

: inferior in rank or status

: (informal) small and of little importance

: contemptibly narrow in outlook

petty noun

: larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)


  • People punish petty thieves but love big thieves.
  • We shouldn't be imprisoning people for such petty crimes.
  • Don't be so petty.
  • I'm sick and tired of all the petty squabbling among politicians.
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