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Definitions for pettifog
ˈpɛt iˌfɒg, -ˌfɔgpet·ti·fog
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Princeton's WordNet
quibble, niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabbleverb
argue over petty things
"Let's not quibble over pennies"
GCIDE
Pettifogverb
To debate or quarrel over unimportant, trifling matters.
Pettifogverb
To use subterfuge, deception, or flattery for any purpose; to practice chicanery.
Wiktionary
pettifogverb
To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick
Don't pettifog or we will soon grow weary.
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pettifog
Pettifog refers to the practice of quibbling or arguing about insignificant details. It is often used derogatorily to describe a lawyer who uses unscrupulous or deceptive methods in their work.
Webster Dictionary
Pettifogverb
to do a petty business as a lawyer; also, to do law business in a petty or tricky way
Pettifogverb
to advocate like a pettifogger; to argue trickily; as, to pettifog a claim
Etymology: [Petty + fog to pettifog.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pettifog in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pettifog in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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