Définitions
1.AdjectiveHaving little or no importance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"a petty fault petty squabbles; Such literature may well be anathema to those who are too docile and petty for their own good.; That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences.; My cousin is so petty—I forgot his birthday and he's been making snarky comments all week."
2.AdjectiveHaving little or no importance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"a petty fault petty squabbles"
3.AdjectiveOf persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; begrudging, selfish, small-minded; also, preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns."Such literature may well be anathema to those who are too docile and petty for their own good.; That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences."
4.AdjectiveInclined to cause frustration or annoyance to others out of spite over minor grievances; extremely vindictive."My cousin is so petty—I forgot his birthday and he's been making snarky comments all week."
5.AdjectiveOf or relating to the lowest grade or level of school; junior, primary.
6.AdjectiveLittle or small in size."petty cash petty officer"
7.AdjectiveLittle or small in size.
8.AdjectiveSecondary in importance or rank; minor, subordinate."petty cash petty officer"
9.NounAn outbuilding used as a lavatory; an outhouse, a privy.
10.NounA class or school for young schoolboys.":; :"
11.NounA little schoolboy, either in grade or size.