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pettifog

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8 lettersPronunciation /ˈpɛt.iˌfɒɡ/Part of speech verbSorted efgiopttStarts with PEnds with G0 clues
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Definitions

  1. argue over petty things

Word origin

Back-formation from pettifogger.

Used in a sentence

  • Don't pettifog or we will soon grow weary.
  • [Deacon Mushrat to Pogo:] The Machiavellian barratry of a pettifogging public has maundered into do-nothingism.
  • He is a common barreter for his pleasure, that takes no money, but pettifogs gratis.

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