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Synonyms of pettifoggery

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Another word for pettifoggery is fuss. Other synonyms of pettifoggery are quibble, spat, squabble and tiff.

Synonyms and similar words for pettifoggery

nounThe actions of a pettifogger; a trivial quarrel.

Meaning of pettifoggery

  1. noun The actions of a pettifogger; a trivial quarrel.

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Questions about synonyms of pettifoggery

What is another word for pettifoggery?
Pettifoggery has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fuss, quibble, spat, squabble and tiff.
What does pettifoggery mean?
Pettifoggery means the actions of a pettifogger; a trivial quarrel.

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