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PETTIER

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Pettier.

Pettier - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
petit larcenypetty larceny

Pettier - as an adjective satellite

Inferior in rank or status

Example: "A lowly corporal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
junior-gradelower-rankinglowly11secondary15subaltern11

(informal) small and of little importance

Example: "A fiddling sum of money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fiddling14footling12lilliputian13little6niggling11picayune15piddling13piffling17trivial10

Contemptibly narrow in outlook

Example: "Petty little comments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
small-minded

Pettier - as an adjective

Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.

Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.

Example: "A petty fault"

Narrow-minded, small-minded.

Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.

Example: "That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences."

Example Sentences

"She is becoming pettier by the day, constantly finding reasons to argue with her friends."
"His pettier behavior started to annoy everyone around him."
"The argument got pettier as they continued to bicker over trivial matters."
"I can't believe she would stoop to such a pettier act of revenge."
"The gossip at the office is getting pettier and more malicious."
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Word Game Points

Is PETTIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pettier is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PETTIER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PETTIER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pettier is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PETTIER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is PETTIER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pettier is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PETTIER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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