noun
pettifogger
Pettifogger (noun) means someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
noun
1
Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
2
An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.
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Etymology
petty + fogger
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What is the meaning of pettifogger?
"pettifogger" (noun) means someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
What are the different meanings of pettifogger?
"pettifogger" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry; 2. An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.