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petit larceny vs petty

petty vs petit larceny

petit larceny and petty both are nouns.

petit larceny is not an adjective while petty is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
petit larceny Yes No No No
petty Yes Yes No No
As nouns, petit larceny and petty are synonyms defined as:
  • petit larceny and petty: larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
Other synonyms of petit larceny include petty larceny.
petit larceny (noun) petty (noun)
larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
petit larceny (adjective) petty (adjective)
inferior in rank or status
contemptibly narrow in outlook
(informal) small and of little importance
Difference between petit larceny and petty

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