a 'petty' official [=an official who is not important and has little power]
Let's not waste time arguing over 'petty' [='trivial'] details.
My behavior was 'petty' and stupid. I apologize.
(..) by a Snapchatting teen at any moment. And you would think that knowing that would make us more adventurous, and kind, and forgiving. But it makes us small, and stupid, and petty. I actually had a near-death experience, recently. A stunt went bad and I fell off a building. (..)2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6