Definition of picayune
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a Spanish half real piece formerly current in the South
b
: half dime
2
: something trivial
picayune
adjectiveDefinition of picayune (Entry 2 of 2)
: of little value : paltry
also
: petty, small-minded
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The first known use of picayune was in 1804
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