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Pettifog
see synonyms of pettifogVerb
1. bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, quibble, squabble
argue over petty things
Example Sentences:'Let's not quibble over pennies'
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Pettifog
see synonyms of pettifogverb -fogs, -fogging or -fogged
(intransitive)
to be a pettifogger
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Pettifog
see synonyms of pettifogn.
1. A lawyer whose practice involves petty matters or who lacks sound legal judgment or skills.
2. One who quibbles over trivia.
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