Petty and Trashy

Petty

Petty adjective - Not broad or open in views or opinions.

Trashy and petty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trashy" instead an adjective "Petty".

Nearby Words: pettish, pettiness, pettily

Trashy

Trashy adjective - Marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste.

Petty and trashy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Petty" instead an adjective "Trashy".

Nearby Words: trashed, trash, trashing

Both words in one sentence

  • The Waterboy subverts this, too: Sandler's love interest is good-hearted, but also somewhat trashy and a petty criminal to boot.
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