# pettifogger

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/

## Definitions
1. Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
2. An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.

## Etymology
petty + fogger

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pettifogger