The Only Use of
petty
in
Wonder, by R.J. Palacio
- I admit: I had always thought I was above this kind of typical teenage pettiness, but I felt a lump in my throat throughout lunch.
p. 94.9pettiness = focusing on an unimportant flaws
Definitions:
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(1)
(petty as in: a petty crime) of less importance -- at times implying insignificance
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(2)
(petty as in: don't be petty) unpleasantly focusing on an unimportant flaw; or attempting to make someone suffer for an unimportant wrong
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(3)
(petty as in: petty officer) a non-commissioned officerPetty officer typically refers to a Navy or Coast Guard officer who is subordinate to commissioned officers and chief petty officers.