What does Petty mean?

Small-minded / trivial (Insignificant) For example: "Don't be so petty! (Don't be so small-minded!)"

Where does the slang word Petty come from?

Petty is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Petty

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Petty definition 1

Small-minded / trivial (Insignificant)

"Don't be so petty! (Don't be so small-minded!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Petty 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Kwita ku bintu bito (To care about small things)

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🌍 "Petty" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Petty 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Kwita ku bintu bito (To care about small things)

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