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bicker |
to engage in a petty quarrel; squabble. [2 definitions] |
boatswain |
a warrant officer on a warship, or in domestic service a petty officer responsible for a ship's gear such as rigging, anchors, and the like. |
captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. [1/2 definitions] |
carp1 |
to complain and criticize constantly, esp. about petty things. |
cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usu. fol. by "at" or "about"). [3 definitions] |
crumb |
(slang) a petty or despicable person. [1/6 definitions] |
faultfinder |
one who finds much to criticize or complain about, esp. of a petty nature. |
faultfinding |
the act or practice of criticizing or complaining, esp. about petty matters. [2 definitions] |
grovel |
to find enjoyment in base or petty pleasures. [1/3 definitions] |
haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. [2 definitions] |
little |
insignificant; trivial or petty. [1/8 definitions] |
machinist's mate |
a petty officer trained to operate and repair ships' engines. |
master-at-arms |
in the U.S. Navy, a petty officer whose duty is to keep order and maintain discipline on board a ship or at a shore station. |
Mickey Mouse1 |
(sometimes l.c.) trivial; petty. [1/3 definitions] |
miff |
a small or petty argument; spat; tiff. [1/3 definitions] |
niggle |
to give too much attention to petty details and trivialities. [2 definitions] |
niggling |
of little importance; petty. [1/2 definitions] |
noble |
of high or excellent mind, character, or virtues; not motivated by low or petty concerns. [1/4 definitions] |
nonrated |
designating an enlisted member of the U.S. Navy who is not a petty officer. [1/2 definitions] |
petit larceny |
see "petty larceny." |
picayune |
small-minded; petty; stingy. [1/4 definitions] |
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