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Definition of Pettifog
1. Verb. Argue over petty things. "Sam wants to pettifog with Sue "; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
Exact synonyms: Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Quibble, Squabble
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Derivative terms: Bicker, Niggler, Pettifogger, Pettifoggery, Quibbler, Squabble
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Derivative terms: Bicker, Niggler, Pettifogger, Pettifoggery, Quibbler, Squabble
Definition of Pettifog
1. v. i. To do a petty business as a lawyer; also, to do law business in a petty or tricky way.
2. v. t. To advocate like a pettifogger; to argue trickily; as, to pettifog a claim.
Definition of Pettifog
1. to quibble [v -FOGGED, -FOGGING, -FOGS] - See also: quibble
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pettifog
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