PICAYUNE
(adj.sat, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Picayune.
Picayune - as an adjective satellite
(informal) small and of little importance
Example: "A fiddling sum of money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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A small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a fippenny bit.
A five-cent piece.
Something of very little value; a trifle.
An argument, fact, corner case, or other issue raised (often intentionally) that distracts from a larger issue at hand or fails to make any difference.
Picayune - as an adjective
Petty, trivial; of little consequence; small and of little importance.
Small-minded; childishly spiteful, tending to go on about unimportant things.
Example Sentences
"The newspaper was filled with picayunes about trivial matters."
"He always seemed to get caught up in picayunes, never focusing on the bigger issues."
"The meeting was dominated by picayunes and irrelevant debates."
"She was tired of dealing with picayunes and wanted to focus on more important matters."
"The politician dismissed the criticism as mere picayunes from his opponents."
Word Game Points
Is PICAYUNE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, picayune is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PICAYUNE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PICAYUNE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, picayune is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPICAYUNE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PICAYUNE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, picayune is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPICAYUNE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
