Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petty-argument
noun
/ˈpɛti ˈɑːrgjʊmənt/
Definition
A minor disagreement or dispute that lacks significant importance.
Examples
- They spent hours in a petty-argument over whose turn it was to do the dishes.
- Her petty-argument with a coworker disrupted the entire meeting.
- It’s not worth having a petty-argument about such a small issue.
Meaning
A petty-argument often involves trivial issues that do not warrant strong feelings or in-depth discussion.
Synonyms
- trivial dispute
- minor quarrel
- small disagreement
- insignificant argument
