pettifogger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

/ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔɡɚ/ en-us-pettifogger.ogg

pettifogger pettifoggers

petty + fogger

nitpicker shyster

pettifog pettifoggery

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