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Pettyfoger

Noun

1. A small-time lawyer or attorney who uses unscrupulous or deceptive methods.

Example sentence: The courtroom was filled with pettyfogers trying to manipulate the law for their own benefit.

Verb

1. To engage in dishonest or underhanded practices, especially in legal matters.

Example sentence: The unscrupulous lawyer was known to pettyfoger his way through cases, often taking advantage of unsuspecting clients.

Adjective

1. Characterized by dishonest or deceptive behavior, especially in a trivial or pedantic manner.

Example sentence: The pettyfoger tactics used by the salesman were designed to trick customers into purchasing unnecessary products.

Adverb

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