Definition of Pettifogger

1. Noun. A person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods.

Exact synonyms: Shyster
Generic synonyms: Offender, Wrongdoer

2. Noun. A disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections.
Exact synonyms: Caviler, Caviller, Quibbler
Generic synonyms: Malcontent
Derivative terms: Cavil, Cavil, Pettifog, Quibble, Quibble

Definition of Pettifogger

1. n. A lawyer who deals in petty cases; an attorney whose methods are mean and tricky; an inferior lawyer.

Definition of Pettifogger

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pettifogger

petter
Petteria
Petteria ramentacea
petters
petti
pettichaps
petticoat
petticoat
petticoated
petticoats
pettier
petties
pettiest
pettifog
pettifogged
pettifogger (current term)
pettifoggeries
pettifoggers
pettifoggery
pettifogging
pettifoggings
pettifogs
pettily
pettiness
pettinesses
petting
pettings
petting zoo
pettish
pettishly

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