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Meaning of pettifogger

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pettifogger

Pronunciation:/ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə//ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.

  2. An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

    Synonyms:shyster
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pettifogger

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