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pettifoggers

The correct spelling is pettifoggers.

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noun

Say it like: Pet-tif-ogj-ers

The correct spelling is pettifoggers. Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.

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noun

  1. 1.Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
  2. 2.An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

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