This is the 6459th most frequent Catalan word.
pauet
A diminutive form of "pau" meaning "little peace" or "small stick" depending on context.
Here, "un pauet" metaphorically indicates a slight or small degree, expressing a minimal level of worry.
Quan li vaig explicar la situació, va estar un pauet preocupat.
When I explained the situation to him, he was a little worried.
In this context, "pauet" is again used literally to denote a small stick, contributing to a description of a physical detail.
Al jardí hi ha un pauet que sobresurt de la terra.
In the garden, there is a small stick protruding from the ground.
In this sentence, "pauet" refers to a small stick, which is a diminutive form of "pal" (stick) in Catalan.