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How to pronounce “petty

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Pronunciation guide for petty

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of petty with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Every Third Thoughtor Petty or Bowie or you know, Sly and the Family Stone.
Definition summary
(often derogatory)

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce petty

Every Third Thought

or Petty or Bowie or you know, Sly and the Family Stone.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “petty

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (often derogatory)
  • (historical) Of or relating to the lowest grade or level of school; junior, primary.
  • (obsolete except in set phrases)
  • [Noun]
  • (dialectal, euphemistic, informal) An outbuilding used as a lavatory; an outhouse, a privy.
  • (historical) A class or school for young schoolboys.
  • (obsolete, chiefly in the plural, also figuratively) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.

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