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Rarepettifoggers
The correct spelling is pettifoggers.
How to pronounce pettifoggers
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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Definition
noun
- 1.Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
- 2.An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.
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