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Noun pettifoggery has 1 sense
- bicker, bickering, spat, tiff, squabble, pettifoggery, fuss - a quarrel about petty points
--1 is a kind of quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup
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Pettifoggery
Definition
Noun: Pettifoggery refers to the practice of emphasizing insignificant details or engaging in overly petty arguments, especially for the purpose of confusing or deceiving someone.
Senses
- Trivial, petty, or insignificant arguments or actions.
- Dishonest or deceptive legal practices which involve using irrelevant or minor technicalities to confuse or mislead.
Sample Sentences
- The debate quickly devolved into pettifoggery, as both politicians resorted to nitpicking the smallest details.
- Lawyers notorious for their pettifoggery often manipulate legal jargon to deceive juries.
- Don't waste your time on such pettifoggery; focus on the essential issues at hand.
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