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Pettifog

//ˈpɛt.iˌfɒɡ// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick. intransitive

    "Don't pettifog or we will soon grow weary."

  2. 2
    argue over petty things wordnet
  3. 3
    To do a petty business as a lawyer, or carry out law business in a petty or tricky way. intransitive

    "He is a common barreter for his pleasure, that takes no money, but pettifogs gratis."

Etymology

Back-formation from pettifogger.

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