pettifogging pettifogging /ˈpet.ɪˌfɒɡ.ɪŋ/ aep /ˈpet̬.ɪˌfɑː.ɡɪŋ/ adjective OLD-FASHIONED DISAPPROVING
1 F0 Pettifogging people give too much attention to small details that are not important in a way that shows a limited mind: » pettifogging lawyersThesaurus+: ↑Of little or less importanceThesaurus+: ↑Wanting everything to be right2 F0 Pettifogging rules or details are too small and not important enough to give attention to. Thesaurus+: ↑Of little or less importance |