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pettifogger
noun
a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 11
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- ETTIFOGGE
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə
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Definitions
noun
a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
noun
a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods
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