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pettifog    
vi. 做讼棍,讲歪理,挑剔

做讼棍,讲歪理,挑剔

pettifog
v 1: argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
[synonym: {quibble}, {niggle}, {pettifog}, {bicker},
{squabble}, {brabble}]

Pettifog \Pet"ti*fog\, v. t.
To advocate like a pettifogger; to argue trickily; as, to
pettifog a claim. [Colloq.]
[1913 Webster]


Pettifog \Pet"ti*fog\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Pettifogged}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Pettifogging}.] [Petty fog to pettifog.]
1. To do a petty business as a lawyer; also, to do law
business in a petty or tricky way. "He takes no money, but
pettifogs gratis." --S. Butler.
[1913 Webster]

2. To debate or quarrel over unimportant, trifling matters.
[PJC]

3. To use subterfuge, deception, or flattery for any purpose;
to practice chicanery.
[PJC]


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  • PETTIFOG Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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