English verb: pettifog | |||
1. | pettifog (communication) argue over petty things | ||
Samples | Let's not quibble over pennies. | ||
Synonyms | bicker, brabble, niggle, quibble, squabble | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | argue, contend, debate, fence | ||