What is the meaning of pettifogging?

Argue over petty things.
- usage: "Let's not quibble over pennies"
- synonyms: quibble, niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble

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APA	WordNet. (2010). pettifogging. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/pettifogging/definitions/1180684
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