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.
(..) I said, get in here. Get in here! Five, four, three... ...two... Shut the door. What's it gonna be, Danny? What's what gonna be? This petty crap you're pulling. I don't know. Have a seat. How you doing? Fine. Things at home okay? (..)1998 American History X