Petty

/ˈpɛti/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Petty

adjective

  1. Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.
  2. Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.

    "a petty fault"

  3. Narrow-minded, small-minded.
  4. Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.

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

Anagrams of Petty

No exact anagrams found for "petty". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "petty" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Petty"

Petty is a 5-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Petty" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "petty" is a medium-scoring word.