English Explanatory Dictionary

pettifoggery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The actions of a pettifogger; a trivial quarrel.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛti.fɒɡ.ə.ɹi/

Word forms

pettifoggery pettifoggeries

Etymology

From pettifogger + -ery.

Synonyms

fuss quibble spat squabble tiff
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