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pettifog

verb

Argue over petty things

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
G
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈpɛt.iˌfɒɡ

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verb

  1. Argue over petty things

    “Let's not quibble over pennies”

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Example Sentences

Let's not quibble over pennies

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