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/pˈɛti kæʃ/ Listen

adjective

Petty adj. (compar. pettier; superl. pettiest) Little; trifling; inconsiderable; unimportant; also, inferior; subordinate; as, a petty fault; petty complaints; a petty prince. "Like a petty god I walked about, admired of all."

Petty averages. See under Average.

Petty cash, money expended or received in small items or amounts.

Petty officer, a subofficer in the navy, as a gunner, etc., corresponding to a noncommissionned officer in the army. Note: For petty constable, petty jury, petty larceny, petty treason, See Petit.

Synonyms: Little; diminutive; inconsiderable; inferior; trifling; trivial; unimportant; frivolous.

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"Petty cash" Quotes from Famous Books

... adapted to all classes. Rings, especially diamonds, fans, bouquets, and jewels can be used in quantities only limited by the amount of your bank account, or of your employer's petty cash. I have seen a bracelet do the business at once, though, to be sure, it was a very gorgeous one. Serenades may be used to advantage, but care must be taken in selecting the songs and the windows. To a blonde you may very well sing, "Thy eyes so blue, of violet hue;" to a brunette, ...

— Punchinello, Vol. II., No. 39., Saturday, December 24, 1870. • Various

... think you will find it particularly interesting. I have just jotted down my petty cash disbursements. ...

— Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 3, 1892 • Various