pettyly

[US]//ˈpet.ɪ.li//
[UK]//ˈpet̬.i.li//

Translation

adv.in a petty manner; with undue concern for small, unimportant details; in a small-minded or spiteful way; in a mean or stingy way

Phrases & Collocations

pettyly complained

pettyly argued

pettyly criticized

pettyly objected

pettyly refused

acting pettyly

behaving pettyly

pettyly jealous

pettyly resented

Example Sentences

he pettyly complained about the temperature of his coffee.

she pettyly refused to return the book she had borrowed.

the manager pettyly argued over a few dollars in the budget.

they pettyly argued about whose turn it was to drive.

he pettyly deleted all their photos after the argument.

she pettyly pointed out a minor error in his presentation.

the neighbors pettyly argued about the boundary line of their properties.

he pettyly ignored his colleague during the entire meeting.

she pettyly reminded him of the time he forgot their anniversary.

the reviewer pettyly criticized the movie for its historical inaccuracies.

he pettyly demanded a refund for the slightly crushed box.

she pettyly told him to stop talking so loudly.

they pettyly fought over who received the most credit.

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