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Pettypiece

Definition:

A pettypiece refers to a short news article or a brief written composition that typically focuses on trivial or insignificant matters. It is often used to entertain readers or fill space in publications.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A short news article consisting of trivial or insignificant content.

Example Sentence: In today's newspaper, there was a pettypiece about the latest fashion trends among celebrities.

Sense 2:

Noun: A brief written composition that focuses on unimportant matters or personal anecdotes.

Example Sentence: The author published a collection of amusing pettypieces, sharing amusing stories from their childhood.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing something as trivial, insignificant, or of little importance.

Example Sentence: Although the news clippings were pettypiece stories, they added a light-hearted touch to the overall news broadcast.