'Pettifogging' definitions:
Definition of 'Pettifogging'
From: GCIDE
- Pettifogging \Pet"ti*fog`ging\, a. Paltry; quibbling; mean. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Pettifogging'
From: GCIDE
- Pettifogging \Pet"ti*fog`ging\, n. Pettifoggery. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Pettifogging'
From: GCIDE
- 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]