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PETTIEST

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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Pettiest.

Pettiest - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
petit larcenypetty larceny

Pettiest - 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

Pettiest - 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 refused to talk to him because of the pettiest disagreement."
"The pettiest things would make him angry."
"I can't believe they ended their friendship over the pettiest argument."
"He always gets involved in the pettiest gossip."
"She has the pettiest complaints about her job."
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Word Game Points

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

PETTIEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PETTIEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pettiest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PETTIEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PETTIEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pettiest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PETTIEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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